Inspection

Fig 7:

Fig 8:

Fig 9:

1. Push driven gear to one side of body, then measure clearance using a suitable feeler gauge, Fig. 7.
2. Using a suitable feeler gauge, measure distance between gear teeth and crescent shaped part of pump body for both gears. If clearance exceeds .012 inch, replace drive gear, driven gear or pump body as necessary, Fig. 8.
3. Using a suitable straightedge and feeler gauge, check side clearance of both gears as shown, Fig. 9.
4. Check front oil seal for wear damage or cracks. If necessary to replace oil seal, pry off old seal using a suitable tool, then using tool No. J-9617 and a suitable hammer, install new oil seal. Seal should be flush with outer edge of pump body.