Oil Pump Overhaul: Inspection

NOTE: Refer to the EXPLODED VIEW if needed during this procedure.

Remove the screws from the pump housing, then separate the housing and cover.
Check the inner rotor-to-outer rotor radial clearance between the inner rotor (A) and the outer rotor (B). If the inner rotor-to-outer rotor radial clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the oil pump assembly.
Inner Rotor-to-Outer Rotor Radial Clearance

Standard (New): 0.04-0.14 mm (0.0016-0.0055 in)

Service Limit: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)

Fig 1: Checking Inner Rotor-To-Outer Rotor Radial Clearance
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Check the pump housing-to-rotor axial clearance between the rotors (A) and the pump housing (B). If the pump housing-to-rotor axial clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the oil pump assembly.
Pump Housing-to-Rotor Axial

Clearance

Standard (New): 0.02-0.07 mm (0.0008-0.0028 in)

Service Limit: 0.12 mm (0.0047 in)

Fig 2: Checking Pump Housing-To-Rotor Axial Clearance
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Check the pump housing-to-outer rotor radial clearance between the outer rotor (A) and the pump housing (B). If the pump housing-to-outer rotor radial clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the oil pump assembly.
Pump Housing-to-Outer Rotor Radial

Clearance

Standard (New): 0.10-0.19 mm (0.0039-0.0075 in)

Service Limit: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)

Fig 3: Checking Pump Housing-To-Outer Rotor Radial
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Inspect both rotors and the pump housing for scoring or other damage. Replace the parts, if necessary.
Apply liquid thread lock to the pump housing screws, then install the oil pump cover.
Make sure the oil pump turns freely.