49. Oil Pump Drive Cleaning and Inspection

Oil Pump Drive Cleaning and Inspection





1. Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution.

Clean the oil pump drive in cleaning solvent.
2. Dry the oil pump drive with compressed air.
3. Inspect the oil pump drive (1) for the following conditions:
^ Excessive play in the oil pump drive bearing
^ Damage to the oil pump drive clamp bolt hole (2)
^ Damaged gear (3) for the following conditions:
^ Chipping
^ Galling
^ Wear
^ Damage to the oil pump driveshaft tang
4. Damage to the oil pump drive body (4).
5. If the oil pump drive is to be used again, lubricate the bearing with clean engine oil and apply grease to all gear teeth (3).