TM 5-3895-369-14
5-31. ENGINE OIL LUBE PUMP REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
c. Installation
b. Cleaning/Inspection
a. Removal
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Condition
Tools
Condition Description
TM or Para
Tool kit, general mechanic's: equipment
Gear cover removed.
maintenance and repair
General Safety Instructions
Shop equipment, contact maintenance: truck
If engine has recently been in operation, allow oil
mounted
time to cool before performing procedure.
Wrench, torque
Materials/Parts
Oil, engine lubricating (item 35, appendix E)
Solvent, drycleaning (item 54, appendix E)
a. Removal.
NOTE
Hold adjoining gears to obtain correct
backlash measurement.
(1) Measure oil pump gear (1) backlash at
position A. Normal measurement is 0.003 to
0.013 in. (0.08 - 0.33 mm). If above or below
normal measurement, replace oil pump.
(2) Measure idler gear (2) backlash at
position B. Normal measurement is 0.003 to
0.013 in. (0.08 - 0.33 mm). If above or below
normal measurement, replace oil pump.
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