Oil Pump Cover Inspection

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NOTE:

Install large seal rings to the front side and small seal rings to the rear side.

Install new seal rings to the oil pump cover.

Fig 1: Installing Seal Rings To Oil Pump Cover
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Measure the clearance between the seal rings and the seal ring grooves.
- If the clearance is not within the specification, replace the oil pump cover.
Specification

0.10-0.25 mm {0.0040-0.0098 in}

Fig 2: Measuring Clearance Between Seal Rings And Seal Ring Grooves
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.