Oil Pump Overhaul: Removal

Disconnect the support struts from both sides of the pivot ball (bolted to the hood). Secure the hood in a vertical position. Install the right side pivot ball into the lower threaded hole.
NOTE: Do not attempt to close the hood with the support strut in the vertical position, as it will damage the support strut and hood.

Fig 1: Installing Right Side Pivot Ball Into Lower Threaded Hole
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Drain the engine oil .
Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the vehicle as shown, and attach the hook (A) to the engine hanger (B). Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand, and lift and support the engine/transmission.
NOTE:
- Be careful when working around the windshield.
- AAR-T1256 two sets required for stacking two cross section bars.
Fig 2: Identifying Hook, Engine Hanger And Wing Nut Of Engine Support Hanger
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Remove the timing belt:
- J35Z6 engine (see TIMING BELT REMOVAL )
- J37A4 engine (see TIMING BELT REMOVAL )
Remove the timing belt drive pulley from the crankshaft:
- J35Z6 engine (see TIMING BELT DRIVE PULLEY REPLACEMENT )
- J37A4 engine (see TIMING BELT DRIVE PULLEY REPLACEMENT )
Remove the rocker arm oil control solenoid/oil filter assembly (see CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL ).
Remove the oil pan (see OIL PAN REMOVAL ).
Remove the oil strainer (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Strainer And Oil Pump Assembly
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Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the oil pump assembly (B).