Oil Pump: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the V-belts (front side belt). <Ref. to REMOVAL , V-belt.>
Disconnect the connector from power steering pump switch.
Disconnect the pressure hose and suction hose from the oil pump.
CAUTION:
- Do not allow fluid to come into contact with the pulley belt.
- To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends with clean cloth.
Fig 1: Suction Hose And Pressure Hose
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Remove the installation bolt of the power steering pump bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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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 Oil Pump Bolts
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Remove the bolt from the rear side of oil pump.
Disassemble the oil pump and bracket by inserting a flat tip screwdriver as shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Disassembling Oil Pump And Bracket Using Screwdriver

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