Sub-oil Pump
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check inner and outer circumference, tooth face, and side-face of inner and outer gears for damage or abnormal wear.
- Measure side clearance between oil pump housing edge and inner gear/outer gear.
- Make sure side clearance is within specification. If the measurement is out of specification, replace inner and outer gears together with new ones as a set.
Specification: 0.015 - 0.035 mm (0.0006 - 0.0014 in) For inner gear and outer gear, refer to SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATION (SDS) .