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Oil Pump Chain and Oil Pump Chain Adjuster Inspection




Oil Pump Chain and Oil Pump Chain Adjuster Inspection

Oil Pump Chain

Check oil pump chain for wear or any damage.

If any abnormality is found, replace oil pump chain.





Oil Pump Chain Adjuster

Check oil pump chain adjuster according to the following procedures.

- Check latch (1), teeth (2), plunger (3) or tensioner (4) for crack, wear or any damage.
- Check that plunger (3) moves in direction [b] and does not move in direction [a] when latch (1) engages with plunger teeth (2).





- Check that plunger (2) moves in direction [b] freely and smoothly when latch (1) is raised up in direction [a].
- Check that tensioner (3) moves in direction [c] freely and smoothly.






If defective condition is found, replace oil pump chain adjuster.