Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
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Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
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Clean the oil pump components with non-corrosive solvent.
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Warning
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Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.
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Dry the oil pump components with compressed air.
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Note
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There are no serviceable components within the oil pump. Disassemble the pump only to diagnose an oiling concern. A disassembled oil pump can be reused, after it is assembled.
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Inspect the oil pump housing for the following:
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Damage to the sealing surface between the oil pump cover and the oil pump housing (1, 4)
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Damage, scoring, or debris in the oil pump output port and the oil pump input port (2)
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Damage to the sealing surface between the oil pump housing and the oil pan (3)
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Damage, scoring, or debris on the housing surface for the drive gear (5)
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