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Oil Pump: Inspection

Inspect components for damage. Measure rotor end play and the outer rotor-to-housing oil clearance. Measure the relief valve-to-housing oil clearance and relief valve tension. Replace the oil pump assembly if measurements are not within specifications. Refer to the OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS  table.

NOTE: Oil pump is serviced as an assembly only. Replace assembly if measurements are not within specifications. See the OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS  table.
OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Outer Rotor-To-Housing Clearance .001-.013 (.03-.33)
Rotor End Play .004 (.10) Max.
Shaft-To-Housing Clearance .0015-.0030 (.038-.076)
Relief Valve Spring Tension (1)
Relief Valve-To-Bore Clearance .0015-.0030 (.038-.076)
(1) Spring tension is 13.6-14.7 lbs. @ 1.39" (6.2-6.7 kg @ 35 mm).