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 PumpHood Latch And Release Lever Removal/Installation
Hood Latch
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the front bumper..
4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the
figure.
5. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown
in the figure t ...
Engine Oil Solenoid Valve Inspection
Engine Oil Solenoid Valve Operation Inspection
1. Remove the engine oil solenoid valve..
2. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
3. Connect the battery to the engine oil solenoid valve connector (2 terminals)
as shown in the figure.
4. Verify that there is an operation sound from t ...
Exhaust Manifold
Purpose, Function
By lengthening the exhaust passage, the transmission of exhaust pressure
waves to other cylinders can be delayed, and the amount of gas exhausted from
a cylinder and forced back inside the combustion chamber is reduced By reducing
the residual gas, the temperature i ...