Accent L4-1.6L (2003)
9. Remove the connector (24 mm) from the oil pump body, and take out the flow control valve and the flow control spring.
10. Remove the O-ring from the connector.
CAUTION: Do not disassemble the flow control valve.
INSPECTION
1. Check the free length of the flow control spring.
Free length of the flow control spring:....................................36.5 mm
2. Check that the flow control valve is not bent.
3. Check the shaft for wear and damage.
4. Check the V-belt for wear and deterioration
5. Check the grooves of the rotor and vanes for stratified abrasion.
6. Check the contact surface of the cam ring and vanes for stratified abrasion.
7. Check vanes for damage.
8. Check that there is no striped wear in the side plate or contacting part between the shaft and the pump cover surface.
REASSEMBLY
1. After installing the O-ring to the connector, install the flow control spring, the flow control valve and the connector into the pump body.
