Oil Pump Cover: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement.
2. Remove the oil pump cover attaching screws.
3. Remove the oil pump cover.
4. Remove the oil pump gear set.
5. Inspect the oil pump gear set and housing. Refer to Oil Pump Clean and Inspect.

Installation Procedure





1. Lubricate the oil pump gear set with petroleum jelly.
2. Install the oil pump gear set.
3. Pack the oil pump cavity with petroleum jelly.
4. Install the oil pump cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the oil pump cover screws.
^ Tighten the oil pump cover screws to 11 Nm (98 inch lbs.).
6. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement.