oil pump replacement can this be done without removing engine

2009 KIA SEDONA

51,000 MILES • 2.9L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

LEEMECHANIC

MEMBER
2 POSTS
FOLLOW

I am trying to replace the oil pump but cannot find how to remove this. I was told i would have to remove the engine is this true any help will be appreciated

Mar 2, 2014 at 7:48 AM

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

EXPERT
1,136 POSTS

I looked it up and it doesn't say the engine has to be removed. it does pay 8.5 hours so its a big job. just take off the oil pan and then the oil pump chaindrive sprocket. then remove the oil pump. the only reason id could imagine to take the motor out is for clearance to get the pan off

Mar 2, 2014 at 6:01 PM

LEEMECHANIC

MEMBER
2 POSTS

Thanks that was very helpful.

Mar 3, 2014 at 1:05 AM