Oil Pump: Inspection
- Check that there is no deformation, cracks or other damages.
- Check the oil pump shaft for looseness.
- Rotate the oil pump shaft by hand, and check for noise.
- Rotate the oil pump shaft by hand, and check for smooth rotation.
- Check oil strainer for clogging.
- Measure the secondary pressure (line pressure). Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>SECONDARY PRESSURE (LINE PRESSURE) TEST>INSPECTION .
- Remove the oil pan and oil strainer. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>OIL PAN>REMOVAL .
- Check oil strainer for clogging.NOTE: When oil strainer has no clogging, replace the oil pump.