3. Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection

Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection

Cleaning Procedure





Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution Safety Glasses Caution.

1. Clean the oil pump and the engine block gasket mating surfaces areas.
2. Remove the safety relief valve bolt.
3. Remove the safety relief valve and the spring.
4. Remove the oil pump-to-crankshaft seal.




5. Remove the oil pump rear cover bolts.
6. Remove the rear cover.
7. Clean the oil pump housing and all of the parts.

Inspection Procedure




1. Inspect all parts for signs of wear. Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications Service Limits & General Specifications.
2. Coat all oil pump parts with clean engine oil and install.

Notice: Pack the oil pump gear cavity with petroleum jelly to ensure an oil pump prime, or engine damage could result.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

3. Apply LOCTITE(R) 242 to the rear cover bolts and install the cover and the bolts.

Tighten the rear cover bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb in).

4. Install the safety relief valve, the spring, the washer, and the bolt.

Tighten the safety relief valve bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).