Lanos S Hatchback L4-1.6L DOHC D-TEC MFI (1999)
11. Remove the oil pump retaining bolts.
12. Carefully separate the oil pump and the gasket from the engine block and the oil pan.
13. Remove the oil pump.
Inspection Procedure
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 of the oil pump housing.
8. Inspect all of the parts for signs of wear. Refer to Oil Pump, Engine; Specifications.
9. Coat all of the oil pump parts with clean engine oil and reinstall them.
Notice: Pack the oil pump gear cavity with petroleum jelly to ensure an oil pump prime, or engine damage could result.
