Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove battery, battery tray, and remote air cleaner.
2. Position supply hoses, vacuum hoses, and wiring away from pump and valve body cover.
3. Remove shift lever.
4. On models equipped with ABS, remove splash shield cover, then disconnect brake reservoir hose and cap to prevent contamination.
5. On all models, remove EGR bracket attaching bolts, then install lifting eye.
6. Remove throttle body bracket attaching bolt, install lifting eye, then using suitable equipment support engine.
7. Remove lefthand transmission mount.
8. Remove transaxle side pan upper attaching bolts.
9. Raise and support vehicle.
10. Remove lefthand front wheel and tire assembly.
11. Remove inner fender cover and position aside, then disconnect ride height sensor.
12. Remove rear transaxle mount attaching bolt.
13. Loosen but do not remove two lefthand subframe attaching bolts.
14. Remove two engine support mount attaching bolts.
15. Remove four lefthand engine support attaching bolts, then remove.
16. Position suitable drain pan, then remove remaining transaxle side pan attaching bolts and remove pan.
17. Using suitable screwdriver, place manual shift shaft in Park position.
18. Disconnect upper bulkhead electrical connector wiring retainer clip from valve body.
19. Disconnect electrical connectors.

Oil Pump And Valve Body Bolt Removal:

20. Remove valve body attaching bolts, then disengage linkage and remove valve body Do not remove oil pump cover attaching bolts.

INSTALLATION
1. Install new pump and valve body to chain cover gasket.
2. Slide pump and valve body onto pump shaft.
3. Rotate pump and valve body assembly toward dash panel, then engage manual valve link with manual valve.
4. Slightly rotate pump and valve assembly to engage oil pump shaft splines with oil pump rotor splines. Valve body should slide flush with chain cover. A suitable 7/8 inch deep well socket on crankshaft pulley may be required for complete engagement.
5. On models less anti-lock brakes, if engagement is not as indicated in step 4, proceed as follows:
a. Remove manual valve from valve body.
b. Rotate assembly to allow full engagement, up to 360°.
c. After full engagement, return assembly to installed position, then install manual valve.

Oil Pump And Valve Body Bolt Tightening Sequence:

6. On all models, using valve body guide pin tool No. T86P-70100-C or equivalent to position valve body, then install pump and valve body attaching bolts, torque to 7-9 ft lbs, in sequence shown in the Oil Pump And Valve Body Bolt Tightening Sequence image.

NOTE: Do not use bolts to position pump and valve body assembly.

7. Install new gasket.
8. Connect upper bulkhead connector wiring to valve body.
9. Install side pan, then loosely install two upper pan attaching bolts.
10. Ensure proper pan gasket position, then install pan attaching bolts, torquing to 10-12 ft lbs.
11. Install engine mounts and supports, then install lefthand subframe attaching bolts.
12. Connect ride height sensor.
13. Install inner fender cover.
14. Install lefthand wheel and tire assembly.
15. Remove engine and transaxle support equipment, then lower vehicle.
16. Install radiator sight shield.
17. Remove engine lifting eyes.
18. Install brake reservoir hose.
19. Reposition supply hoses, vacuum lines, and wiring at valve body cover.
20. Install manual ever position sensor.
21. Install remote air cleaner.
22. Install battery tray and battery.
23. Fill transaxle with specified transaxle fluid and capacity.
24. Start engine, move transaxle selector lever through all ranges, checking pump and valve body cover for leakage.