Oil Pump Chain: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to , REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
Remove the torque converter assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Torque Converter Assembly.
Remove the oil pump chain cover.

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Chain Cover Mounting Bolts
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Remove the seal ring from center support COMPL.

Fig 2: Locating Seal Ring On Center Support COMPL
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Remove the driven sprocket from oil pump chain cover to remove the oil pump chain.
NOTE: The driven sprocket is replaced as an assembly only, because it is a non-disassembly part.

Fig 3: Removing Driven Sprocket From Oil Pump Chain Cover
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Remove the snap ring.

Fig 4: Identifying Snap Ring
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Remove the drive sprocket.

Fig 5: Identifying Drive Sprocket
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Remove the oil seal from the oil pump chain cover.