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General Specifications - Lubrication System

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Item Specification
Oil Pump 
Relief Valve Spring Tension (force @ length) 44.9-40.5 N (10.1-9.1 lb) @ 28.2 mm (1.11 in)
Relief Valve to Bore Clearance 0.073-0.043 mm (0.0029-0.0017 in)
Oil Pump Gear Backlash 0.02-0.03 mm (0.008-0.012 in)
Oil Pump Gear Radial Clearance 
Idler and Driver 0.125-0.050 mm (0.0055-0.002 in)
Oil Pump Gear Height Clearance
Idler Shaft to Idler Gear Clearance
Driver Shaft to Housing Clearance
0.069-0.039 mm (0.0027-0.0015 in)
0.069-0.039 mm (0.0027-0.0015 in)
0.073-0.038 mm (0.0019-0.0005 in)
Oil Capacity 4.25 Liters (4.5 Quarts) with filter change