Oil Pump Cover: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the timing belt.
2. Remove all the oil pan bolts.
3. Remove the oil pan.
4. Remove the oil screen.





5. Remove the front case assembly.
6. Remove the oil pump cover.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the oil pump cover and tighten the bolts to the specified torque. After the bolts have been tightened, check to ensure that the gear turns smoothly.
Tightening torque:
Oil pump cover bolt: 6-9 Nm (60-90 kg.cm, 4-6.6 ft. lbs.)
3. Install the relief valve and spring. Tighten the plug to the specified torque. Apply engine oil to the relief valve.
Tightening torque:
Relief valve plug: 40-50 Nm (400-500kg.cm, 29-36 ft. lbs.)