Oil Pump: Disassembly

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REMOVE OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE
1. Using a 27 mm socket wrench, remove the plug.
2. Remove the valve spring and oil pump relief valve.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Plug, Valve Spring & Oil Pump Relief Valve
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REMOVE OIL PUMP COVER
1. Remove the 8 bolts, oil pump cover, drive rotor and driven rotor.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive and driven rotors.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Oil Pump Cover Bolts
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