For 1990-2009 cars only
Cleaning Procedure
- Clean the oil pump components with non-corrosive solvent.
- Dry the oil pump components with compressed air.
Warning: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.
Inspection Procedure
Note: There are no serviceable components within the oil pump. Disassemble the pump only to diagnose an oiling concern. A disassembled oil pump can be reused, after it is assembled.
Inspect the oil pump housing for the following:
| • | Damage to the sealing surface between the oil pump cover and the oil pump housing (1, 4) |
| • | Damage, scoring, or debris in the oil pump output port and the oil pump input port (2) |
| • | Damage to the sealing surface between the oil pump housing and the oil pan (3) |
| • | Damage, scoring, or debris on the housing surface for the drive gear (5) |
