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Engine Oil Pressure: Testing and Inspection

1. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND INSTALL OIL PRESSURE GAUGE





a. Using SST, remove the oil pressure switch.
SST 09816 - 30010





b. Install the oil pressure gauge

2. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.

3. CHECK OIL PRESSURE



Oil Pressure:


4. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND REINSTALL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
a. Remove the oil pressure gauge.



b. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
c. Using SST, install the oil pressure switch.
SST 09816 - 30010
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft. lbs.)

5. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS