Oil Pump: Removal

1. 1.
   
   Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover .

1. 2.
   
   Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks on the intake VCT assemblies as shown.

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1. 3.
   
   Remove the 3 bolts and the LH valve train oil tube.

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NOTE: The 303-1248 will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
1. 4.
   Install 303-1248 onto the flats of the LH camshafts.

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1. 5.
   
   Remove the 3 bolts and the RH valve train oil tube.

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NOTE: The 303-1248 will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
1. 6.
   Install 303-1248 onto the flats of the RH camshafts.

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NOTE: The following 3 steps are for primary timing chains that the colored links are not visible.
1. 7.
   Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the LH intake VCT assembly as shown.

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1. 8.
   
   Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the RH intake VCT assembly as shown.

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NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be between the 2 colored links.
1. 9.
   Mark the 2 timing chain links that align with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket as shown.

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1. 10.
   
   Remove the 2 bolts and the primary timing chain tensioner.

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1. 11.
   
   Remove the primary timing chain tensioner arm.

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1. 12.
   
   Remove the 2 bolts and the lower LH primary timing chain guide.

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1. 13.
   
   Position the primary timing chain aside and remove the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.

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1. 14.
   
   Remove the 2 bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
   • Discard the O-ring seal.

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1. 15.
   
   Remove the 3 bolts and the oil pump.

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