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Oil Pump Inspection

  1. Measure the clearance between the end of the oil pump housing and the outer rotor and inner rotor at four places along their circumferences.
    • If not as specified, replace the oil pump.

    Clearance 

    1. Standard: 0.02-0.04 mm {0.0008-0.0015 in} 
    2. Maximum: 0.05 mm {0.0019 in} 

    Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between End Of Oil Pump Housing & Outer Rotor & Inner Rotor
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  2. Measure the clearance between the oil pump boss and the inner rotor.
    • If not within the specification, replace the oil pump.

    Oil Clearance 

    1. Standard: 0.040-0.115 mm {0.00157-0.00453 in} 
    2. Maximum: 0.125 mm {0.00492 in} 
    Fig 2: Measuring Clearance Between Oil Pump Boss & Inner Rotor
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  3. Measure the spring free length.
    • If not as specified, replace the oil pump.

    Specification 

    OIL PUMP SPRING SPECIFICATIONS

    Outer Diameter (mm {in}) Free Length (mm {in}) No. Of Coils Wire Diameter (mm {in})
    13.0 {0.512} 53.0 {2.09} 12.0 1.2 {0.047}
  4. Measure the spool and inspect for wear.
    • If not as specified, replace the oil pump.

Outer Diameter 

  1. Standard: 13.970-13.980 mm {0.5500-0.5503 in} 
  2. Minimum: 13.970 mm {0.5500 in} 
Fig 3: Measuring Spool Outer Diameter
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