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7-12 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Oil Pump

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Install the outer rotor [A].

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Install the dowel pin [B] and dowel pin [C].

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Install the scavenging and feed oil pump assemblies [D].

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Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the oil pump

mounting bolts.

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Tighten the oil pump mounting bolts.

Torque - Oil Pump Mounting Bol ts: 7.0 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 61

in·lb)

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Apply engine oil to the shaft sliding surface of the oil pump

idle gear.

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Replace the circlip, and install new circlip with its sharp

edge facing outward.

Special Tool - Outside Circlip Plier: 57001–144

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Install the primary gear and the clutch housing (see En-

gine Right Side chapter).

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Install the right engine cover (see Engine Right Side chap-

ter).

Oil Pump Inspection

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Disassemble the oil pump assemblies (see Oil Pump Re-

moval).

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Visually inspect the oil pump body, outer rotors and the

inner rotors.

If the oil pump is any damage or uneven wear, replace the

rotors, cover, or body, or the crankcase.