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Oil Pump: Inspection

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

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

Application Specification In. (mm)
Outer Rotor-To-Housing Clearance .006-.020 (.02-.51)
Rotor End Play .0014-.0044 (.036-.112)
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).