Workshop Manual

6G–4
ENGINE LUBRICATION (6VE1 3.5L)
Disassembly
1.Remove crankshaft timing pulley.
2.Remove crankcase with oil pan.
3.Remove oil pipe.
4.Remove oil strainer.
5.Remove oil pump assembly.
6.Remove plug.
7.Remove spring.
8.Remove relief valve.
9.Remove oil pump cover.
10.Remove driven gear.
11.Remove drive gear.
12.Remove oil seal.
13.Remove O-ring.
Inspection and Repair
CAUTION: Make necessary correction or parts
replacement if wear, damage or any other abnormal
conditions are found during inspection.
Relief Valve
B Check to see that the relief valve slides freely.
B The oil pump must be replaced if the relief valve does
not slide freely.
B Replace the spring and/or the oil pump assembly (5) if
the spring is damaged or badly worn.
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Body and Gears
The pump assembly must be replaced if one or more of
the conditions below is discovered during inspection.
B Badly worn or damaged driven gear (10).
B Badly worn drive gear (11) driving face.
B Badly scratched or scored body sliding face (14) or
driven gear (10).
B Badly worn or damaged gear teeth.
Measure the clearance between the body and the driven
gear with a feeler gauge.
Standard : 0.10 mm–0.18 mm
(0.0039 in.–0.0070 in)
Limit : 0.20mm (0.0079 in)
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B Measure the clearance between the drive gear and
driven gear with a feeler gauge.
Standard : 0.11 mm–0.24 mm
(0.0043 in–0.0094 in)
Limit : 0.35mm (0.0138 in)
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