TM 5-3895-369-14
5-31. ENGINE OIL LUBE PUMP REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a. Removal
INITIAL SETUP
b. Cleaning/Inspection
c. Installation
Tools
Tool kit, general mechanic’s: equipment
maintenance and repair
Shop equipment, contact maintenance: truck
mounted
Wrench, torque
Equipment Condition
TM or Para
Condition Description
Para 5-26
Gear cover removed.
General Safety Instructions
If engine has recently been in operation, allow oil
time to cool before performing procedure.
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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