12. REMOVE TIMING BELT CASE WITH WATER PUMP Remove the eight bolts and two nuts and remove the timing belt case and gaskets. 13. REMOVE REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER 14. REMOVE OIL PUMP DRIVE SHAFT (a) Remove the bolt holding the oil pump drive shaft. (b) While turning the oil pump drive shaft, slowly pull it out so as not to damage the bearing. 15. REMOVE OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY (a) Remove the union bolt and nut and remove the oil pump outlet pipe. (b) Remove bolt holding the oil pump, and remove the oil pump assembly. 16. MEASURE CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE Using a dial gauge, measure the thrust clearance. Standard clearance: 0.160 — 0.296 mm (0.0063 — 0.0117 in.) Maximum clearance: 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) If clearance is greater than maximum, replace the connecting rod and/or crankshaft. 17. REMOVE CONNECTING ROD CAPS AND MEASURE OIL CLEARANCE (a) Using a punch or numbering stamp, mark the connecting rods and caps to ensure correct reassembly. (b) Remove the rod caps.