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Oil Pump: Inspection

  1. Inspect oil pump housing for cracks or damage. Inspect oil screen for clogging or damage. Inspect oil screen "O" ring. Inspect oil pump gears for worn or damaged teeth. Ensure that relief valve slides smoothly in bore. Inspect pressure relief spring for damaged coils.
  2. Using a feeler gauge, measure radial clearance between outer rotor and case. Radial clearance limit is .0122" (.31 mm). If clearance exceeds specification, replace the outer rotor or case. See Fig 1 .
  3. Using a feeler gauge and straightedge, measure side clearance. Side clearance limit is .0059" (.15 mm). If clearance exceeds specification, replace outer rotor or case. See Fig 2 .
Fig 1: Checking Oil Pump Radial Clearance
G81641Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Fig 2: Checking Oil Pump Side Clearance
G81642Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.