Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
- Clean the oil pump and the engine block gasket mating surfaces.
- Remove the safety relief valve bolt.
- Remove the safety relief valve and the spring.
- Remove the oil pump-to-crankshaft seal.
- Remove the oil pump rear cover bolts.
- Remove the rear cover.
- Clean the oil pump housing and all of the parts.
- Inspect all of the parts for signs of wear. Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications .
- Coat all of the oil pump parts with clean engine oil.
- Reinstall all of the oil pump parts.
- Install the oil pump rear cover and the bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the oil pump rear cover bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Install the safety relief valve, the spring, the washer, and the bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the oil pump safety relief valve bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
CAUTION:
Refer to Safety Glasses Caution
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NOTE:
Fill oil pump cavities with petroleum jelly prior to installation. This will ensure that there is oil pressure immediately on start-up and will prevent engine damage.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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