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.