Side Clearance
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Side clearance is the difference between the thickness of the pump gears and the depth of the pocket in the pump housing. Side clearance can be measured by laying a flat plate across the mounting face of the pump housing, and measuring the distance between the plate and the gears.
Acceptable side clearance:
- Inner gear: 0.064 mm (0.0025 in) max
- Outer gear: 0.069 mm (0.0027 in) max