Oil Pump: Disassembly
- Remove screws, lift cover and rotor from pump body. Remove "O" ring. Remove by-pass spring and ball. Unscrew plug and remove washers, spring and pressure relief valve.
- Measure rotor-to-drive gear and rotor-to-body clearance. Measure rotor side clearance and measure diameters of rotor and drive gear. Replace any component that exceeds wear limits.
- Inspect relief valve spring, valve and pump body for wear or damage.NOTE: Make sure oil pump shaft is aligned with slot in camshaft when reassembling.