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Removal & Disassembly

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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove radiator cooling fan, shroud, water pump pulley and drive belt. Remove timing belt cover, timing belt and tensioner. See TIMING BELT  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove generator and bracket and air conditioner compressor bracket bolts (if equipped).
  2. Raise vehicle and drain engine oil. Remove oil dipstick and oil pan. Remove oil pump pick-up screen. Lock crankshaft with Gear Stopper (09927-56010) installed at flywheel ring gear. With crankshaft locked, remove timing belt pulley. Remove oil pan and oil pump strainer/pickup. Remove oil pump assembly. Remove dipstick guide. Remove oil pump rotor plate.
  3. Mark outer gear with felt pen for reassembly reference. Remove inner and outer oil pump gears. Remove plug, relief spring and relief valve.
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