Important: Do not remove the oil pump sprocket or sprocket bolt.
Important: If the oil pump is found to be damaged or worn excessively replace the oil
pump as an assembly.
- Remove the 5 bolts and separate the oil pump halves.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
- Remove the retainer (1), the spring (2) and the relief valve
(3).
- Apply light air pressure to the oil jet. Inspect the oil jet for damage
or clogging.
- Remove and inspect the relief valve. Coat the relief valve with oil and
check that it falls smoothly into the valve hole by its own weight.