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SA91101NE Feeler Gage Set


    Object Number: 896389  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the body clearance:
  2. 1.1. Using a SA91101NE or equivalent, measure the clearance between the driven rotor and the pump body.

    Specification

        • The standard driven rotor to pump body side clearance is 0.150-0.277 mm (0.006-0.0011 in).
        • The service limit driven rotor to pump body side clearance is a maximum of 0.277 mm (0.011 in).
    1.2. If the clearance is greater than the service limit, replace the oil pump assembly.

    Object Number: 894294  Size: SH
  3. Inspect the tip clearance:
  4. 2.1. Using a SA91101NE or equivalent, measure the clearance between both rotor tips.

    Specification
    The service limit rotor tip clearance is a maximum of 0.150 mm (0.006 in).

    2.2. If the clearance is greater than the service limit, replace the oil pump assembly.

    Object Number: 896391  Size: SH
  5. Inspect the end-to-end clearance:
  6. 3.1. Using a SA91101NE , Plastigae®, or equivalent, measure the clearance between the side of the drive and the driven rotors and the oil pump cover plate.

    Specification

        • The standard rotor to cover side clearance is 0.040-0.125 mm (0.0016-0.0049 in).
        • The service limit rotor to cover side clearance maximum is 0.08 mm (0.003 in).
    3.2. If the clearance is greater than the service limit, replace the oil pump assembly.