34. Oil Pump Clean and Inspect

1. Inspect the following for the excessive wear or damage:
^ The oil pump outer gear
^ The oil pump inner gear
^ The oil pump cover
^ The oil pump body
^ The pressure relief valve
2. Measure the radial clearance between the oil pump outer gear and the oil pump body using a feeler gage.
Replace the oil pump outer gear and/or oil pump if the clearance exceeds 0.310 mm (0.0122 inch).





3. Measure the side clearance between the oil pump gears and a straightedge using a feeler gage. Replace the gears if the clearance exceeds 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch).