Oil Pump: Service and Repair

Oil Pump

Removal
1. Remove the timing chains. Timing Components
2. Remove the oil pan. Oil Pan





3. Remove the three bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.





4. Remove the oil pump.
^ Remove the three bolts.
^ Remove the oil pump.

Installation

1. NOTE: Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine oil.

Clean and inspect the mating surfaces and install a new O-ring seal.





2. Install the oil pump and loosely install the bolts.
^ Position the oil pump.
^ Loosely install the bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.





3. CAUTION: Make sure the O-ring is in place and not damaged. A missing or damaged O-ring can cause foam in the lubrication system, low oil pressure and severe engine damage.

NOTE: Install a new O-ring and lubricate with clean engine oil.

Position the oil pump screen and pickup tube and install the bolts.
4. Install the timing chains. Timing Components

5. CAUTION: The oil pump must be primed prior to starting the engine.

Install the oil pan. Oil Pan