Oil Pump: Service and Repair

Oil Pump

Removal
1. Remove the primary timing chains.
2. Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube.





3. Remove the bolts and the oil pump.
- Discard the gasket.





4. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.

Clean the sealing surfaces.

Installation





1. Install a new gasket.





2. Install the oil pump and tighten the bolts in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90°.
3. Install the oil pump screen and pick up tube.
4. Install the primary timing chains.