Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pump Bolts

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NOTE: Do not remove the left bank idler sprocket.

Remove the primary timing chain. Refer to PRIMARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN AND SPROCKETS REPLACEMENT .
Remove the oil pump bolts and the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP REMOVAL .