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Oil Pump Inspection

Remove cover. Clean all components in solvent and dry with compressed air. Check inside of housing, outer race and rotor for wear and damage. Replace pump assembly if necessary. Measure inner rotor tip clearance. Measure rotor end play. Check relief valve spring and replace pump assembly as necessary. See OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS table.

OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Driveshaft-to-Housing Clearance .0014-.0026 (.036-.066)
Outer Race-to-Housing Clearance .001-.012 (.03-.31)
Relief Valve Spring N/A
Tension (1) 14.2-16.2 @ 1.2 (6.4-7.3 @ 30.4)
Relief Valve-to-Bore Clearance .0015-.0029 (.038-.074)
Inner Rotor Tip Clearance .004 (.10)
(1) Lbs. @ In. (Kg @ mm).