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Oil Pump ASSY: Overhaul

  1. REMOVE OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE 
    1. Remove the plug, spring and relief valve.
  2. REMOVE OIL PUMP GEAR SET 
    1. Remove the 10 screws, pump body cover and the drive and driven rotors.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Oil Pump Relief Valve
      G01172931Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE 
    1. Coat the relief valve with engine oil and drop it to the relief valve hole.
    2. Check that the relief valve falls smoothly by its own weight.
  4. INSPECT OIL PUMP GEAR SET 
    1. Install the rotors to the oil pump body and align the rotors matchmarks.
    2. Check the clearance between the rotors.
      Fig 2: Installing Rotors To Oil Pump Body And Aligning Rotors Matchmarks
      G01172932Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the drive and driven rotor tips.

      Clearance: 

      Fig 3: Measuring Clearance Between Drive And Driven Rotor Tips
      G01172933Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the clearance is greater than the maximum, replace a set of the drive and driven rotor.

      Fig 4: Clearance Between Rotors
      G01172934Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Check the rotors side clearance.
      1. Using a feeler gauge and precision straight edge, measure the clearance between the rotors and precision straight edge.

      Clearance: 

      Fig 5: Measuring Clearance Between Rotors And Precision Straight Edge
      G01172935Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the clearance is greater than the maximum, replace a set of the drive and driven rotor.

      Fig 6: Rotors Side Clearance
      G01172936Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Check the clearance between the oil pump body and driven rotor.
    1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the oil pump body and driven rotor.

    Clearance: 

    Fig 7: Oil Pump Body And Driven Rotor Clearance
    G01172937Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If the clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the oil pump assembly.

    Fig 8: Measuring Clearance Between Oil Pump Body And Driven Rotor
    G01172938Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL OIL PUMP GEAR SET 
  6. INSTALL OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE