Begin:
a. Remove the engine oil pan. See Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Removal".
Caution Keep all parts clean and free of contaminants.
Contaminants cause rapid wear and shorten component life.
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Caution When inspecting, maintaining, testing, adjusting, and repairing products, always ensure that fluids are contained in containers. Before opening any chambers or disassembling any fluid-containing components, prepare to collect the fluid in a suitable container.
Dispose of all fluids in accordance with local regulations and instructions.
1. Remove bolts (2) and the suction pipe (1).
2. Remove the gasket (3) (not shown).
3. Remove bolts (5). Remove the engine oil pump assembly (4) from the cylinder block.
4. If necessary, remove bolts (10) from the engine oil pump front cover assembly (6).
5. Remove the front cover assembly (6) from the engine oil pump (4).
6. Make temporary marks on the outer rotor (7). Remove the outer rotor (7) from the housing of the engine oil pump (4).
7. Do not remove the locating pins (8) and (9) from the engine oil pump housing unless the locating pins are damaged.
