Oil Pump Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Acura MDX and 2001 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise vehicle. Drain engine oil. Turn crankshaft so pointer aligns with pulley mark to indicate No. 1 piston is at TDC.
- Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove idler pulley.
- Remove CKP sensor, then remove timing belt drive pulley. Remove VTEC solenoid valve and oil filter assembly. See Fig 1. Remove oil pan and oil screen.
- Remove mounting bolts, and remove oil pump assembly. Remove screws from pump housing. Separate housing and cover to check internal components.