Oil Pump: Service and Repair

OIL PUMP

REMOVAL
A gear-type oil pump is mounted at the underside of the cylinder block opposite the No. 4 main bearing.
1. Drain the engine oil.
2. Remove the oil pan.





3. Remove the pump-to-cylinder block attaching bolts. Remove the pump assembly with gasket (Fig. 82).

CAUTION: If the oil pump is not to be serviced, DO NOT disturb position of oil inlet tube and strainer assembly in pump body. If the tube is moved within the pump body, a replacement tube and strainer assembly must be installed to assure an airtight seal.

INSTALLATION
A gear-type oil pump is mounted at the underside of the cylinder block opposite the No. 4 main bearing.
1. Install the oil pump on the cylinder block using a replacement gasket. Tighten the bolts to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.) torque.
2. Install the oil pan.
3. Fill the oil pan with oil to the specified level.