Sonata GL V6-3.0L (1997)
12. Remove the oil seal from the oil pump body.
NOTE: When assembling, use a new oil seal.
13. Remove the connector from the oil pump body, and then remove the flow control valve and flow control spring.
14. Remove the O-ring from the connector.
CAUTION: Do not disassemble the flow control valve.
15. Remove the oil pump switch.
16. Take out the spring and the spool.
17. Remove the O-ring from the oil pump switch.
18. After disassembling the pump do the following;
a. Clean all disassembled parts with a suitable cleaning solvent
b. Look and see if any inside parts of the oil pump have been damaged, if any have, replace the pump as an assembly.
c. Check to see if the pulley is cracked or deformed, if it is, replace it.
d. Inspect to see if there are any oil leaks around the pulley shaft oil seal, if there are any replace the oil seal. If the serrations of the pulley or
pulley shaft are deformed or worn, replace them.
