What is this accessory on my 6-speed manual transmission?

[Dave J]

What is this accessory on my transmission? It's right next to the oil strainer.

I'm preparing to put a time-sert in the oil strainer hole in the transmission. I don't know if this accessory is in the way yet, so I'd like to know what it is. Also, if I remove it, what will I find after taking it off? Will springs, gears and pieces go flying???

Let me know.

TIA

[Richbot]

That's the pump for the trans fluid cooling circuit isn't it

[Dave J]

I don't know. That's why I asked...

I'm hoping it won't be in the way. If I do have to move it, will it come off in one piece or will there be a bunch of pieces in the transmission that come out?

[Dave J]

Okay, I just found it on realoem.com.

It's the oil pump for the transmission and there is a gasket between the pump and the case.