Engine Oil Pump - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Center and secure the steering wheel.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair
4. Remove the timing belt (4) Timing Belt & Sprockets - Removal










5. Remove the crankshaft sprocket Timing Belt & Sprockets - Removal










6. Drive the dowel pin (2) into the center of the crankshaft nose and retrieve the pin with a magnet.










7. Remove the engine oil pan Engine Oil Pan - Removal.










8. Remove the bolt (2) and the oil pickup tube (1).






NOTE: The bolt (3) securing the A/C compressor to the engine cannot be fully removed until the compressor is positioned away from the cylinder block.

9. Fully loosen the bolt (3) that secures the A/C compressor (5) and automatic transmission cooler line bracket (4) (if equipped) to the cylinder block (6).

CAUTION: Use care not to deform or damage the automatic transmission cooler lines and retaining bracket when repositioning the A/C compressor.

10. Support the A/C compressor and remove the bolts (1) and (2) that secure the compressor to the cylinder block and reposition the A/C compressor.









Remove the oil pressure switch (1) Oil Pressure Switch - Removal










11. Remove the oil pump fasteners. Remove the oil pump (1) and gasket (2) from the engine.