Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pump Bolts With Oil Pump

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NOTE: Do not remove the left bank idler sprocket.

Remove the primary timing chain. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the oil pump bolts and the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP REMOVAL .
Perform the following steps as necessary:
- Disassemble the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP DISASSEMBLE .
- Clean and inspect the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP CLEANING AND INSPECTION .