Engine Disassembly (Rev 1/97)
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28. Remove the mounting bolts from the camshaft thrust
plate by turning the camshaft gear to access the bolts
through the holes in the gear.
Camshaft Gear
29. Carefully remove the camshaft to avoid scratching or
marring the camshaft bearings.
30. Remove the oil pump.
Oil Pump
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31. Make sure the oil has been drained and remove the oil
pan and the oil intake pipe.
NOTE: Some engines have two piece oil pans. The oil
pan cover must be removed to access some of the
mounting bolts that fasten the top half of the oil pan
to the block.
Remove Oil Pan Cover
Oil Pan Mounting Bolts
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