Oil Pump
NOTE:
Engine must be raised above front mounts and oil pan must be removed to gain access to oil pump.
- Remove oil drain plug and drain engine oil. Disconnect steering relay rod, tie rods from steering idler arm, pitman arm and knuckle arms (if necessary). Remove front motor mount bolts.
- Lift engine slightly with engine hoist to gain access to oil pan bolts. Remove bolts and oil pan. Remove three screws and lockwashers that hold oil pump to block. Pull oil pump straight down to disengage from distributor drive shaft. Discard old gasket. To install, reverse removal procedure.