- Inspect the following for the excessive wear or damage:
• | The oil pump outer gear |
• | The oil pump inner gear |
- 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).
- 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).
- 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).