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Tools Required

SA91101NE Feeler Gage Set


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

    Driven Rotor-to-Pump Body Side Clearance Standard

        • Standard 0.150-0.277 mm (0.006-0.011 in).
        • Service limit 0.277 mm (0.011 in).
    • 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. • Using SA91101NE or equivalent, measure the clearance between both rotor tips.

    Rotor Tip Clearance
    Service limit 0.150 mm (0.006 in).

    • 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. • Using SA91101NE or equivalent, measure the clearance between the side of the drive and driven rotors and the oil pump cover plate.

    Rotor-to-Cover Side Clearance

        • Standard 0.040--0.125 mm (0.0016-0.0049 in).
        • Service limit 0.08 mm (0.003 in).
    • If the clearance is greater than the service limit, replace the oil pump assembly.