Purpose/Function
The oil pump generates hydraulic pressure in the oil line of the automatic transaxle together with supplying lubrication to powertrain related parts.
Construction
The oil pump has adopted a gear type with built-in outer and inner rotors.
The inner rotor engages with the torque converter and rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the torque converter.

Operation
When the inner rotor in the oil pump rotates, vacuum is generated in the outer rotor. As a result, ATF in the oil pan is suctioned to the oil pump. Further rotation of the inner rotor causes the inner rotor blades to push the ATF and discharge it from the oil pump.
The ATF discharge flow amount increases or decreases in proportion to the rotation speed of the inner rotor.

Oil Pump Removal/Installation
Oil PumpFront Door Speaker Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Inner garnish.
b. Front door trim.
3. Disconnect the front door speaker connector..
4. Verify that the resistance and continuity between the front door speaker terminals
is as indicated in the table.
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Front Fender Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Front combination light.
c. Front bumper slider.
d. Front over fender.
3. Remove bolts A and fasteners B.
4. Remove bolts C.
5. Remove the front fender panel.
6. Install in the reverse ...
Front Bumper Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Rivet
2
Grille bracket
3
Front bumper retainer
4
Screw
5
Radiator grille
6
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