Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 479

Fig. 15: Exploded View Of Oil Pump

OIL PUMP REMOVAL

1. Turn the crankshaft pulley so its top dead center (TDC) mark lines up with the pointer (see step 1 of

CAM CHAIN REMOVAL ).

2. Remove the oil pan (see OIL PAN REMOVAL ).

3. Remove and discard the oil pump chain tensioner.

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Fig. 16: Removing The Oil Pump Chain Tensioner

4. To hold the rear balancer shaft, insert a 6 mm pin driver (A) into the maintenance hole in the lower

balancer shaft holder and through the rear balancer shaft.

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Fig. 17: Inserting A 6 mm Pin Driver Into The Maintenance Hole

5. Loosen the oil pump sprocket mounting bolt.

6. Remove the oil pump sprocket (A), then remove the oil pump (B).

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Fig. 18: Removing The Oil Pump Sprocket & The Oil Pump

OIL PUMP INSPECTION

1. Remove the pump housing

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