Oil Pump: Service and Repair
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Drain engine oil.
2. Drain engine coolant from drain plug on radiator.
3. Remove air duct (from mass air flow sensor to throttle body).
4. Remove cooling fan.
5. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower) and fan shroud.
6. Remove drive belts.
7. Remove crankshaft pulley and front upper and lower belt covers.
8. Remove oil pan.
9. Remove oil strainer.
10. Remove oil pump assembly.
OIL PUMP, ENGINE:
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Always replace with new oil seal and gasket.
When installing oil pump, apply engine oil to inner and outer rotors.
Be sure that O-ring is properly installed.