Oil Pump: Inspection
- Check pump body oil seal for wear, damage or cracks. Replace oil seal (if necessary). Apply grease to oil seal lip when installing.
- Check driven gear-to-pump body clearance. Push driven gear against pump body. Measure clearance between driven gear and pump body. See Figure . Replace driven gear if clearance is not within specification. See OIL PUMP CLEARANCE table.
- Measure tip clearance between both gears and crescent shaped part of pump body. See Figure . Replace drive or driven gear if not within specification.
- Using feeler gauge and straightedge, measure side clearance between drive and driven gears and pump body. See Figure . Replace drive or driven gear if not within specification.
OIL PUMP CLEARANCE
| Application | Thickness - In. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Driven Gear-To-Pump Body Clearance | ||
| Standard | .0028-.0059 (.070-.150) | |
| Maximum | .012 (.30) | |
| Gear-To-Crescent Clearance | ||
| Standard | .0043-.0055 (.110-.140) | |
| Maximum | .012 (.30) | |
| Gear Side Clearance | ||
| Standard | .0008-.0020 (.020-.050) | |
| Maximum | .0039 (.100) | |