Oil pump (Renault Espace III)

Note: Removal of the oil pump can only be carried out on the engine removed from the vehicle, as it requires preliminary removal of the timing cover.

Removal

• Remove the engine and gearbox from the vehicle.
• Drain the engine oil from the engine.
• Remove all attachments from the engine.
• Remove the cylinder head covers. Use the Renault Mot 582 tool to lock the flywheel from turning
• Remove the crankshaft pulley with the key facing up
• Remove the right engine mount bracket panel.
• Remove the thermostat housing.
• Remove the valve 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 chain from the crankshaft and the key from the crankshaft.
• Remove the oil pump cover, but do not use the pressure relief valve as a lever to pry the stuck cover off.
• Remove the driven sprocket.
• Remove the timing cover 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 ensure that it rotates freely.
• Remove the oil filter and pour oil into the opened hole until the channel and oil pump are filled.
• At the same time, install the sprocket with the key on the crankshaft, the chain and the sprocket on the oil pump shaft.
• Using bolts with threads coated with 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. Do not forget to install the bracket for routing the wiring harness.
• Using the Renault Mot 658 tool, install the front crankshaft 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 that locks 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 in the vehicle and fill it with operating fluids.

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