Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Pan Drain Plug
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Remove the oil filter.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Filter
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Remove the bolts and the oil pump.

Fig 3: Removing Oil Pump
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Remove the following:
1. The oil pump drive gear.
2. The oil pump driven gear.
3. The oil pump O-ring seal. Discard the O-ring seal.
4. The oil pump cover.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Components Of Oil Pump
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Clean and inspect the components. Install new components if necessary.
Inspect the face of the oil pump for flatness.

Fig 5: Inspecting Face Of Oil Pump For Flatness
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Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .

NOTE: Lubricate parts with clean engine oil before assembly.