Rotor Clearance Inspection

• If it exceeds the specification, replace the rotor or oil pump body.

Standard tip clearance 

1. 0.02-0.18 mm {0.0008-0.0070 in} 

Maximum tip clearance 

1. 0.20 mm {0.0079 in} 

Fig 1: Locating Maximum Tip Clearance

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Standard body clearance 

1. 0.09-0.17 mm {0.0036-0.0066 in} 

Maximum body clearance 

1. 0.22 mm {0.0087 in} 

Fig 2: Locating Maximum Body Clearance

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Standard side clearance 

1. 0.03-0.11 mm {0.0012-0.0043 in} 

Maximum side clearance 

1. 0.14 mm {0.0055 in} 

Fig 3: Locating Maximum Side Clearance

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