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 PumpPush Button Start Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the meter hood..
3. While pressing the push button start tab in the direction of the arrow (1)
shown in the figure, push out the push button start in the direction of the arrow
(2) shown in the figure to detach the push button start tab fr ...
Sail Garnish Removal/Installation
1. Open the front door.
2. Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the shown in the figure and
remove the clip A in the direction of arrow (1).
4. Pull the sail garnish in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it w ...
Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness
if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect
the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring ...