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Vauxhall Astra J11 · Engine
11 · Engine

Oil Pump Housing Removal (Engine mechanics - 1.3L Diesel)

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
Engine mechanics - 1.3L Diesel › Repair Instructions › Oil Pump Housing Removal
EngineOil Pump Housing Removal

Oil Pump Housing Removal

Special Tools

•  EN-662-C   Holding Wrench
•  EN-46778   Fixing Tool Crankshaft
•  EN-46781   Fixing Tool Camshaft

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .


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1. Turn the crankshaft at the crankshaft sprocket bolt (3) in engine direction of rotation (arrow), until the EN-46778   fixing tool (1) to engage with the drilling at the flywheel (2) and the cylinder block.

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2. Remove the cylinder head core hole plug - exhaust (2) from the camshaft housing (1).
3. Remove the cylinder head core hole plug - intake (3) from the camshaft housing (1).
4. Clean the threads from the cylinder head core hole plugs and the camshaft housing.

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5. Marking (arrow) the 2 EN-46781   fixing tool (1).

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Note:  The EN-46781   fixing tool (1) must be installed in horizontal position.
6. Install the EN-46781   fixing tool (1) onto the exhaust side and the intake side.

Note:  If the EN-46781   fixing tool does not rotate any longer, the EN-46781   fixing tool is correctly engaged.
7. Turn the crankshaft at crankshaft sprocket bolt carefully, until the EN-46778   fixing tool (1) engages at the intake camshaft and the exhaust camshaft.

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8. Install the EN-662-C   Holding Wrench (2).
9. Install the 2 bolts.

Note:  Mind the left-hand thread.
10. Loosen the crankshaft sprocket bolt (1).

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11. Remove the crankshaft sprocket bolt (1).
12. Remove the flange (2).

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13. Remove the 14 oil pump housing bolts (3).
14. Remove the 3 oil pump housing nuts (4).
15. Remove the oil pump housing (2).
16. Remove the oil pump housing gasket (1).

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