Oil Pump: Service and Repair

OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]

Warning:
- Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
- A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.
- Continuous exposure to used engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the under cover and splash shield as a single unit.
4. Remove the front tire (RH).
5. Drain the engine oil.
6. Remove the plug hole plate.
7. Remove the drive belt.
8. Position the coolant reserve tank out of the way.
9. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipes still connected.
10. Remove the ignition coils.
11. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
12. Remove the engine front cover.
13. Remove the oil pan.
14. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
16. Refill with the specified type and amount of the engine oil.
17. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.
- If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.
18. Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [LF, L3].) Testing and Inspection
19. Inspect for the ignition timing and idle speed. (See ENGINE TUNE-UP [LF, L3].) Testing and Inspection





Oil Pump Sprocket Removal/Installation Note





1. Install the SST to the oil pump sprocket to stop the oil pump from rotating.

Oil Pump Installation Note





1. Tighten the oil pump bolts in two steps in the order shown in the figure.

Tightening torque
Step 1: 8 - 12 Nm (82 - 122 kgf-cm, 71 - 105 in-lbf)
Step 2: 17 - 23 Nm (1.8 - 2.3 kgf-m, 12.6 - 16.9 ft-lbf)