Oil pump - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket must be used on refitting.
Removal
1 The oil pump is externally mounted on the
rear facing side of the crankcase.
2 Using a strap wrench or similar, unscrew and remove the oil filter cartridge and discard it.
3 Unscrew the three mounting bolts and withdraw the oil pump from the engine (see illustration).
10.3 Removing the oil pump
4 Clean away the old gasket.
Refitting
5 If a new pump is being fitted. it should be
primed with engine oil before installation. Do
this by turning its shaft while filling it with
clean engine oil.
6 Locate a new gasket on the pump mounting flange, insert the pump shaft and bolt the pump into position.
7 Grease the rubber sealing ring of a new filter and screw it into position on the pump, using hand pressure only, not the removal tool.
8 Top-up the engine oil to replenish any lost during the operations.
See also:
Front suspension lower arm inner pivot bush - renewal
1 To improve access, raise the front of the
vehicle on ramps. Apply the handbrake.
2 Unscrew and remove the nut, washer and
pivot bolt securing the relevant lower arm to
the crossmember.
3 Remove ...
Fuel-injection control module - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The fuel-injection control module is only
used on KE-Jetronic systems and is located in
the engine compartment behind the heater
plenum chamber and fan motor.
2 Disconnect the battery n ...
Master cylinder (conventional braking system) - removal, overhaul and
refitting
Note: Before commencing overhaul obtain a
repair kit containing new pistons and seals.
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Depress the brake pedal several times to
dissipat ...
