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Basic Inspection

Perform the following inspection procedures and replace any faulty parts.

No. Parts Inspection Corrective action
1 Oil pump (Exterior) (1) Crack, damage or oil leakage Replace the oil pump with a new part.
(2) Play of pulley shaft Measure the radial play and axial play.
If any of these exceeds the service limit, replace the oil pump with a new part.
2 Pulley (1) Damage Replace with a new part.
(2) Bend Measure the V groove deflection.
If it exceeds the service limit, replace the pulley with a new part.
3 Oil pump (Interior) (1) Faulty or seized of vane pump Check the rotating resistance of pulley.
If it exceeds the service limit, replace the oil pump with a new part.
(2) Bend in the shaft or damage to bearing If the a string is wrapped on the pulley and rotated, and the oil pump emits a noise that is markedly different in tone and loudness from a sound of a new oil pump, replace the oil pump with a new part.
4 O-ring Cracking or deterioration Replace with a new part.
5 Bracket Cracks Replace with a new part.