Oil Pump Chain: Removal

Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to , REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
Remove the torque converter assembly. Refer to , REMOVAL , Torque Converter Assembly.
Remove the oil pump chain cover.

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Chain Cover Mounting Bolts
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Remove the seal ring from center support COMPL.

Fig 2: Locating Seal Ring On Center Support COMPL
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Remove the driven sprocket from oil pump chain cover to remove the oil pump chain.
NOTE: The driven sprocket is replaced as an assembly only, because it is a non-disassembly part.

Fig 3: Removing Driven Sprocket From Oil Pump Chain Cover
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Remove the snap ring.

Fig 4: Identifying Snap Ring
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Remove the drive sprocket.

Fig 5: Identifying Drive Sprocket
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Remove the oil seal from the oil pump chain cover.