Service Manual

Outer Rotor and Pump Body Clearance
Refer to Figure 7-5. Measure the clearance be-
tween the outer rotor and the pump body with a
feeler gauge. If the clearance is not as specified in
Dimensions and Clearances, replace the oil pump.
Rotor and Cover Clearance
Refer to Figure 7-6. Place a strip of plastigauge on
the rotor face. Install the pump cover and tighten the
screws to that specified in
ASSEMBLY TORQUES.
Remove the cover carefully and measure the width
of the plastigauge with the table provided.
If clear-
ance is not as specified in
DlMENSlONS AND
CLEARANCE,
replace oil pump.
Assembly
Prime each part with oil before reassembling. Fol-
low torques given in ASSEMBLY TORQUES when
tightening hardware. Check
oil pressure after serv-
icing or replacing any lubrication system compo-
nent.
FIGURE 7-5. MEASURING OUTER ROTOR TO
PUMP BODY CLEARANCE
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FIGURE 7-6. MEASURING ROTOR TO COVER
CLEARANCE
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