Removal and Installation
OIL PUMP:
Removal and Installation
When installing the oil pump, apply clean engine oil to the rotor.
Make sure that O-ring seal is fitted properly.
Use a scraper to remove the old sealant from the mating surface of the front cover.
Also remove all traces of the old sealant from the mating surface of the engine block.
1. Remove the drive belts.
2. Remove the oil pan.
3. Remove the oil strainer.
4. Remove the front cover.
5. Install the front cover, applying a continuous bead of Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent to mating surface of front cover assembly.
6. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.