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Oil Pump: Inspection

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  1. With oil pump gears installed in pump housing, insert feeler gauge between drive gear and driven gear teeth (where teeth mesh). Measure pump gear backlash. Maximum backlash is .002-.008" 05-.20 mm).
  2. Place straightedge over pump housing. Insert feeler gauge between pump gears and straightedge. Maximum end play of gears is 006" (.15 mm).
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