Timing belt and timing pulleys
Inspect the belt and pulleys for wear, cracks and signs of failure.
Replace them as necessary.
CAUTION:
Do not bend the belt. Keep away oil and water from the
belt. The belt must be kept clean.
The pulleys and belt tensioner, too, must be kept clean
and free of oil and water.
Oil pump
1) Inspect oil seal lip for fault or other damage.
Replace as necessary.
2) Inspect outer and inner gears, gear plate, and oil pump case for
excessive wear or damage.
Radial clearance:
Check radial clearance between outer gear (2) and case (3), us-
ing thickness gauge (1).
If clearance exceeds its limit, replace outer gear or case.
Side clearance:
Using straight edge and thickness gauge, measure side clear-
ance.
ENGINE MECHANICAL (F8B ENGINE)
6A-33
Item
Standard
Limit
Radial clearance between
outer gear and case
0.12 – 0.20 mm
(0.005 – 0.008 in.)
0.3 mm
(0.012 in.)
Item
Standard
Limit
Side clearance
0.045 – 0.120 mm
(0.0018 – 0.0047 in.)
0.17 mm
(0.0067 in.)
