Oil Pump: Removal
- Position No. 1 piston at TDC of compression stroke. Remove water pump, crankshaft pulley and alternator. Remove timing belt cover and timing belt. Drain engine oil. Remove oil dipstick and oil pan. Remove oil pump pick-up screen.
- Remove oil pump assembly. Remove oil pump rotor plate. Mark outer gear with felt pen for reassembly reference. Remove inner and outer oil pump gears. Remove plug, relief spring and relief valve.