Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
3. Remove oil pump plate.
a. Using a Torx socket wrench, unscrew the 3 Torx screws. (Torx socket wrench (T30 09042-00010).
Torque: 7.4 N.m (65 inch lbs.)
b. Remove the oil pump plate.
4. Remove drive rotor and driven rotor.
INSTALLATION HINT: Apply gear oil to the both rotors.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect driven rotor body clearance.
Push the driven rotor to one side of the body. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance.
Standard Clearance: 0.09-0.16 mm (0.0035-0.0063 inch)
Maximum Clearance: 0.16 mm (0.0063 inch)
If the clearance exceeds the Maximum, replace the drive rotor, driven rotor or pump body.
2. Inspect both rotor tips clearance.
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between both rotor tips.
Standard Clearance: 0.05-0.15 mm (0.0020-0.0059 inch)
Maximum Clearance: 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)
If the clearance exceeds the Maximum, replace the drive rotor, driven rotor or pump body.
3. Inspect both rotors side clearance.
Using a steel straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the rotors and straight edge.
Standard Clearance: 0.03-0.10 mm (0.0012-0.0039 inch)
Maximum Clearance: 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)