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Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection

  1. Inspect the following for the excessive wear or damage:
    • The oil pump outer gear
    • The oil pump inner gear
    • The oil pump cover
    • The oil pump body
    2. Fig 1: Measuring Radial Clearance
    GM236061Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Measure the radial clearance between the oil pump outer gear and the oil pump body using a feeler gage.

    Replace the oil pump outer gear and/or oil pump if the clearance exceeds 0.325 mm (0.01280 in).

    3. Fig 2: Measuring Side Clearance
    GM236054Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Measure the side clearance between the oil pump gears and a straightedge using a feeler gage.

    Replace the gears if the clearance exceeds 0.16 mm (0.0062 in).

    4. Fig 3: Measuring Tip Clearance
    GM236057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Measure the tip clearance between the oil pump gear tips using a feeler gage.

    Replace the gears if the clearance exceeds 0.35 mm (0.0138 in).

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