Removal
2AR-FE LUBRICATION: OIL PUMP: REMOVAL
NOTICE:
Do not remove the oil pump or oil pump relief valve from the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
1. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE
(a) Remove the engine and transaxle Removal.
2. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
3. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY Removal
4. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Disassembly
5. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR Removal
6. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY Disassembly
7. REMOVE NO. 2 TIMING CHAIN COVER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 timing chain cover.
8. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
(a) Remove the 5 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH.
9. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY (for Compressor and Generator) Disassembly
10. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY (for Vane Pump) Removal
11. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 17 bolts and 2 nuts.
(b) Remove the timing chain cover by prying between the timing chain cover and cylinder head, camshaft housing, cylinder block and stiffening crankcase with a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head, camshaft housing, cylinder block, stiffening crankcase or chain cover.
HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(c) Remove the 3 gaskets from the stiffening crankcase.
12. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL
(a) Using a screwdriver and wooden block, pry out the oil seal.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the surface of the oil seal press fit hole.
HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.