REMOVE OIL PUMP ROTOR SET
Remove the 7 bolts and oil pump cover.
Remove the oil pump rotor set from the timing chain cover.
INSPECT OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE
Coat the relief valve with engine oil and drop it into the relief valve hole.
Check that the relief valve falls in smoothly by its own weight. If it does not, replace the relief valve. If necessary, replace the timing chain cover.
INSPECT OIL PUMP ROTOR SET
Install the rotors to the oil pump body with the rotors' marks facing outward. Check that the rotors revolve smoothly.
Check the tip clearance.
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the drive and driven rotor tips, as shown in the illustration.
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If the tip clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the oil pump rotor set.
Check the side clearance.
Using a feeler gauge and precision straightedge, measure the clearance between the rotors and precision straightedge, as shown in the illustration.
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If the side clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly.
Check the body clearance.
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the oil pump body and driven rotor, as shown in the illustration.
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If the side clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly.
INSTALL OIL PUMP ROTOR SET
Coat the oil pump gear set with engine oil and place it into pump body with the marks facing outward (pump body cover side). Check that the rotors revolve smoothly.
Install the oil pump cover with the 7 bolts.