OIL PUMP
Removal
1. Remove the oil pan and related parts as outlined under Oil Pan Removal “.
2. Remove the oil pump inlet tube and screen assembly. Discard the gasket.
3. Remove the oil pump retaining bolts and remove the oil pump, gasket and intermediate drive shaft.
Installation
1. Prime the oil pump by filling either the inlet or outlet port with engine oil. Rotate the pump shaft to distribute the oil within the pump body.
2. Position the intermediate drive shaft into the distributor socket. With the shaft firmly seated in the distributor socket, the stop on the shaft should touch the roof of the crankcase. Remove the shaft and position the stop as necessary.
3. Position a new gasket on the pump housing. With the stop properly positioned, insert the inter-mediate drive shaft into the oil pump. Install the
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pump and shaft as an assembly. Do not attempt to force the pump into position if it will not seat readily. The drive shaft hex may be misa-ligned with the distributor shaft. To align, rotate the intermediate drive shaft into a new position. Torque the oil pump retaining screws to specifications.
4. Clean the oil pump inlet tube and screen assembly (Figs. 54 & 55.)
5. Using a new gasket, install the oil pump inlet tube and screen assembly.
6. Install the oil pan and related parts as outlined under “Oil Pan Installation”.
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