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Oil Pump: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION
The rotary spur-type oil pump, which develops the oil pressure, is bolted to the No. 4 crankshaft main bearing cap. The spur-driven gear is rotated by the camshaft position sensor housing shaft through an oil pump intermediate shaft.

FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES
Flexible fuel vehicles are equipped with a unique oil pump with a stainless steel oil pick-up screen.

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