Oil Pump: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Acura 3.2TL, 2002 Acura 3.2TL, 2001 Acura 3.2TL, 2000 Acura 3.2TL, and 1999 Acura 3.2TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain engine oil.
- Turn the crankshaft so that the No. 1 piston is at top dead center. See TIMING BELT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove idler pulley.
- Remove the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor, then remove the timing belt pulley. See CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR .
- Remove the VTEC solenoid valve and oil filter assembly. See VTEC SOLENOID VALVE under TESTING.
- Remove the oil pan and the oil screen (A). See Fig 1.
- Remove the mounting bolts and the oil pump assembly (B).
- Remove the screws from the pump housing, then separate the housing and cover.