Removal and Installation

OIL PUMP

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove oil pan (upper and lower) and oil strainer. Refer to "Exploded View (2WD)" Exploded View and "2WD : Exploded View" Exploded View (2WD models) or "Exploded View (AWD)" Exploded View and {LINK_TO_MANY:0000000008159598}{LINK_TO_MANY:0000000008159599}, "AWD : Exploded
View" (AWD models).
2.Remove front timing chain case and timing chain (primary). Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
3.Remove oil pump assembly.

INSTALLATION


CAUTION:
Before installation, apply new engine oil to the parts as instructed in the figure.
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- When installing, align crankshaft flat faces with oil pump inner rotor flat faces.