How to Remove & Replace the Oil Pump in a 1994 Chevy Beretta

A faulty oil pump will put a strain on the engine of the Chevy Beretta and will often lead to other parts needing replacement. A warmer-than-average engine and a decrease in oil pressure are the two most common symptoms of pump failure. A noisy valve train system around the engine is another indicator of poor oil circulation. The oil pump in the Beretta is located near the front of the car inside the oil pan.

Instructions

Remove Oil Pan

1

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

2

Engage the emergency brake. Block the rear tires of the vehicle. Raise the front of the car with your jack and place jack stands underneath.

3

Place an oil drain pan underneath the bolt on the bottom of the oil pan. Unscrew the bolt on the bottom of the oil pan and allow the oil to drain out.

4

Remove the lower splash shield near the oil pan. Remove the lower bellhousing cover.

5

Unbolt the exhaust manifold brace located over the manifold on the bottom of the engine.

6

Remove the nut and the stud connecting the transaxle to the oil pan on a manual transaxle. Carefully pry out the spacer between the oil pan and the transaxle. Remove the oil pan-to-transaxle bolt.

7

Remove all the oil pan mounting bolts from the oil pan. Tap the oil pan with a rubber mallet to break the seal. Carefully remove the oil pan from the engine block.

Remove and Reinstall the Oil Pump

8

Support the oil pump with a jack.

9

Remove the mounting bolts and slowly lower the pump down.

10

Position the new pump and shims on the engine and bolt into place.

11

Clean the oil pan sealing surfaces with acetone. Check the gasket and replace if worn.

12

Bolt the oil pan into place and replace the rest of the bolts in the opposite order they were taken off.