Removal

1. Release fuel system pressure as outlined under Technician Safety Information.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove timing belt as outlined under Timing Belt.
4. Remove balance shaft belt as described in Balance Shaft Belt.

Fig. 47 Oil Pump, Front Case, Silent Shaft & Oil Pan Replacement (Part 1 Of 2):

Fig. 47 Oil Pump, Front Case, Silent Shaft & Oil Pan Replacement (Part 2 Of 2):

5. Remove components in numbered sequence shown in Fig. 47, noting following:
a. Remove oil pan by driving oil pan remover tool around pan.
b. Remove plug on side of cylinder block and insert a screwdriver into hole to prevent silent shaft from turning.
c. Loosen oil pump sprocket flange nut.
d. With silent shaft locked, remove flange bolt.