Hold the oil pump (1) in a vice taking care not to damage the drive gear (12).

Warning
Make sure that vice jaws are faced with soft material.
Remove the plug (14) and extract the spring (16) and by-pass valve (17).

Check the condition of the above components.
Remove the circlip (6) and withdraw the pump drive gear (12).

Removal of the oil pump
Reassembly of the oil pumpRefitting the seat
Note
Apply recommended grease to the hole (a) of latch (6).
Fit the seat (1) as follows: insert the tabs (b) (on the front side) under
the rubber pads (c) of the gloves compartment;
then push the seat rear side until hearing the lock latch click.
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Refitting the cylinder/piston assembly
If new units are used, it is necessary to couple the cylinders and pistons of
the same selection (see paragraph "overhaul Of the cylinder
barrel/piston components" of this section).
If the pistons have been separated from their cylinders, before reassembling
these components, position the p ...
Absolute pressure sensors
Introduction
The engine control system of the diavel is equipped with two absolute
pressure sensors, with one connected to the intake
duct of each cylinder (map 1 cylinder 1 - horizontal - map 2 cylinder 2 -
vertical). They are used by the control unit to
determine the quantity of fuel to be ...