Oil Pump: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the air intake duct. Refer to AIR INTAKE DUCT REMOVAL, Air Intake Duct.
Remove the pulley belt cover.
Remove the V-belts.
Disconnect the connector from power steering pump switch.
Disconnect the pressure hose and suction hose from power steering pump.
CAUTION:
- Do not spill power steering fluid.
- To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends with clean cloth.
Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Hose And Suction Hose Of Power Steering Pump
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Remove the installation bolt of the power steering pump bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Installation Bolt Of Power Steering Pump Bracket
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Place the oil pump bracket in a vise, and remove the two bolts from the front side of the oil pump.
CAUTION: When securing the oil pump bracket in a vice, hold the oil pump bracket with the least possible force between two pieces of wood.

Fig 3: Locating Bolts On Front Side Of Oil Pump
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Remove the bolt from the rear side of oil pump.

Fig 4: Locating Bolt On Rear Side Of Oil Pump
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Disassemble the oil pump and bracket by inserting a flat tip screwdriver as shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Disassemblying Oil Pump And Bracket By Inserting Flat Tip Screwdriver

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