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For 1990-2009 cars only

Cleaning Procedure

  1. Clean the oil pump components with non-corrosive solvent.
  2. Warning: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, as flying dirt particles may cause eye injury.

  3. Dry the oil pump components with compressed air.

Inspection Procedure


    Object Number: 1579183  Size: SH

    Note: There are no serviceable components within the oil pump. Disassemble the pump only to diagnose an oiling concern. A disassembled oil pump must not be reused. A disassembled oil pump must be replaced.

  1. Inspect the oil pump housing for the following:
  2. • Damage, scoring, or debris on the housing surface for the driven gear (1)
    • Damage to the oil pump mounting bosses (2)
    • Damage, scoring, or debris on the housing surface for the drive gear (3)
    • Damage, scoring, or debris in the oil pump relief valve port (4)
    • Damage, scoring, or debris in the oil pump intake port (5)
    • Damage, scoring, or debris in the oil pump relief valve bore (6)
    • Damage, scoring, or debris in the oil pump output port (7)
    • Damage to the threads in the oil pump housing for the oil pump cover bolts (8)

    Object Number: 1579184  Size: SH
  3. Inspect the oil pump cover for the following conditions:
  4. • Damage to the oil pump cover mounting bosses (1)
    • Damage, scoring, or debris in the oil pump cover oil passages (2)
    • Damage to the sealing surface between the oil pump cover and the oil pump housing (3)

    Object Number: 902926  Size: SH
  5. Inspect the inner drive gear for damage. If inner diameter damage is found, ensure the crankshaft is also inspected.

  6. Object Number: 902927  Size: SH
  7. Inspect the outer driven gear for damage.

  8. Object Number: 902929  Size: SH
  9. Inspect the oil pump relief valve components for debris or damage.

  10. Object Number: 1579175  Size: SH
  11. Inspect the primary camshaft drive chain lower guide for damage (1-3).
  12. If debris or damage is present within the oil pump, further inspection of all of the engine components is necessary.