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 PumpEngine Coolant
Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT
WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine
compartment can become very hot. You could be burned.
Carefully inspect the e ...
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor/Intake Air Temperature (Iat) Sensor No.1 Removal/Installation
NOTE:
Because the IAT sensor No.1 is integrated in the MAF sensor, replacing the
IAT sensor No.1 includes replacement of the MAF sensor/IAT sensor No.1.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the MAF sensor/IAT sensor No.1 connector.
3. Remove the MAF sensor/IA ...
Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Rear shock absorber upper nut
(See Rear Shock Absorber Upper nut Installation Note.)
2
Rear shock absorber lower bolt
3
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