4. Measure the clearance between the inner and outer oil pump gears using a feeler gauge.
Oil pump gear inner standard clearance 0.07-0.15 mm {0.0028-0.0059 in}
5. Measure the side clearance of both gears using a steel straight edge and feeler gauge.
Oil pump gear side standard clearance 0.02-0.04 mm {0.0008-0.0015 in}
Oil pump gear size (mm {in})
OIL PUMP GEAR SIZE REFERENCE
Fig. 95: Measuring Oil Pump Gear Outer Clearance Using Feeler
Gauge
CAUTION:
If it exceeds the specification, replace the pump housing with a
new one.
Fig. 96: Measuring Oil Pump Gear Inner Clearance
Identification mark Thickness
0
9.946-9.952
1
9.953-9.959
2
9.960-9.966
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission Overhaul - MX-5 Miata & RX-8
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