Note. Removing the oil pump can only be done with the engine removed from the vehicle. since it is necessary to first remove the timing cover.
Removal
- Remove the engine and transmission from the car.
- Drain the engine oil.
- Remove all attachments from the engine.
- Remove the cylinder head covers. Use the Renault Mot 582 tool to block the flywheel from turning
- Remove the crankshaft pulley with the removable key on top
- Remove the right engine mount bracket panel.
- Remove the thermostat housing.
- Remove the timing cover
- Before removing the oil pump drive chain, measure the deflection of the lower part of the chain, which should not exceed 7 mm.
- Remove the sprocket and pump drive chain, and the key from the crankshaft.
- Remove the oil pump cover, but do not use the pressure relief valve as a lever to remove a stuck cover.
- Remove the driven sprocket.
- Remove the timing cover oil seal
Installation
- Install the drive gear onto the shaft, then generously lubricate the gears with oil
- Install the oil pump cover and secure with bolts, while turning the oil pump shaft to make sure it rotates freely.
- Remove the oil filter and pour oil into the opened hole until the channel and the oil pump are filled.
- At the same time, install the sprocket and key onto the crankshaft. chain and sprocket - onto the oil pump shaft.
- Using bolts whose threads are coated with a locking agent, secure the sprocket to the pump shaft.
- Install the timing cover with sealant applied to the mating surface and secure it with 4 bolts, the threads of which are coated with Loctite Frenetanche. Don't forget to install the bracket for routing the wiring harness.
- Using the Renault Mot 658 tool, install the crankshaft front oil seal.
- Install the accessory drive belt pulley onto the crankshaft and secure it with a nut whose threads are coated with a locking agent.
- Remove the device blocking the crankshaft from turning.
- Install the thermostat housing and right engine mount bracket panel.
- Install the belts, adjust their tension, then install the cylinder head covers and attachments.
- Install the engine into the car and fill with operating fluids.