For 1990-2009 cars

Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.

1. Clean the oil pump and the engine block gasket mating surfaces.
2. Remove the safety relief valve bolt.
3. Remove the safety relief valve and the spring.
4. Remove the oil pump-to-crankshaft seal.
5. Remove the oil pump rear cover bolts.
6. Remove the rear cover.
7. Clean the oil pump housing and all of the parts.
8. Inspect all of the parts for signs of wear. Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications.
9. Coat all of the oil pump parts with clean engine oil.
10. Reinstall all of the oil pump parts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Fill oil pump cavities with petroleum jelly prior to installation. This will ensure that there is oil pressure immediately on start-up and will prevent engine damage.

11. Install the oil pump rear cover and the bolts and tighten to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
12. Install the safety relief valve, the spring, the washer, and the bolt and tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).