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 PumpCaliper (Front) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Bleeder cap
2
Bleeder screw
3
Piston
(See Piston Disassembly Note.)
4
Dust seal
5
Piston seal
...
Rear Drive Shaft Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel?speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by
mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel?speed
sensor (wheel side) and fix it to an ap ...
Glass Antenna Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
3. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
4. Disconnect antenna feeder No.3 connector..
5. Visually inspect the glass antenna for damage.
6. Verify that the continuity between the glass antenna terminals is as in ...