Caravan V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 3 FI (1987)
Oil Pump: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
Fig. 27 Oil Pump Rear Cover Removal
NOTE: Oil pan must be removed prior to removing oil pump.
1. Refer to ``Timing Belt, Replace,'' and remove timing belt as outlined.
2. Remove timing belt tensioner and crankshaft sprocket.
3. Remove oil pump assembly attaching bolts, then the oil pump.
4. Remove oil seal from oil pump housing.
INSPECTION
Fig. 18 Oil pump clearance check locations
1. Check oil pump case for cracks and damage.
2. Using a suitable feeler gauge, measure the following clearances as follows:
a. Body ............................................................................................................................................................. 0.004-0.007 inch (0.10-0.18 mm).
b. Side .......................................................................................................................................................... 0.0015-0.0035 inch (0.04-0.09 mm).
c. Inner rotor to case ........................................................................................................................................ 0.001-0.002 inch (0.03-0.07 mm).
