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Service Limit

Make a measurements as follows. If it exceeds the service limit, replace with a new part.

CAUTION:

When securing the oil pump on a vise, hold the oil pump with the least possible force between two pieces of wood.
Do not pinch the outer portion of flow control valve or pulley portion with a vise. Otherwise this may cause deformation of outer portion and pulley. Select properly sized wood pieces.

Play of the pulley shaft
Condition:

P: When applying a force of 9.8 N (1.0 kgf, 2.2 lbf)

Service limit:

Play in the radial direction (Direction <= =>)

0.4 mm (0.016 in) or less

Fig 1: Measuring Play Of Pulley Shaft (Radial Direction)
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Axial play (Direction <= =>)

0.9 mm (0.035 in) or less

Fig 2: Measuring Play Of Pulley Shaft (Axial Direction)
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Deflection of the pulley groove
Service limit:

1.0 mm (0.039 in) or less

NOTE: Read the value on one surface of V groove, set the dial gauge on the other surface, and read the value of the dial gauge.

Fig 3: Measuring Deflection Of Pulley Groove
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Rotating resistance of pulley
Service limit:

Maximum load; 9.22 N (0.94 kgf, 2.07 lbf) or less
NOTE:
- A rather higher value may be indicated when pulley starts turning.
- Measure the load during rotation to make a judgement.
  
  Fig 4: Measuring Rotating Resistance Of Pulley
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.