Oil Pump

NOTE: Oil pan and oil pickup tube must be removed prior to removing oil pump.

1. Remove engine assembly as outlined under Engine.
2. Remove timing belt as outlined under Timing Belt.

Fig. 41 Oil Pan & Pump Replacement:

3. Remove oil pan and pump assembly in numbered sequence as shown, Fig. 41.
4. Reverse procedure to install, Fig. 41, noting the following:
a. Install front oil seal using oil seal installer tool No. MD998717, or equivalent.
b. Apply a 0.16 inch diameter bead of sealant around oil pan flange.

Fig. 40 Oil Pan Tightening Sequence:

c. Tighten oil pan bolts in sequence as shown, Fig. 40.