Removal And Installation

OIL PUMP


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove oil pan (upper and lower) and oil strainer. Refer to Oil Pan (Lower) and Oil Pan (Lower) (2WD models) or Oil Pan (Lower) and Exploded View (AWD models).
2. Remove front timing chain case and timing chain (primary). Refer to Exploded View.
3. Remove oil pump assembly.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
Before installation, apply new engine oil to the parts as instructed in the figure.
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- When installing, align crankshaft flat faces with oil pump inner rotor flat faces.