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Service Manual Mitsubishi SQ-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
ENGLISH
OIL PUMP LUBRICATION SYSTEM
2. Checking clearance between rotors and cover
Check the clearance with a feeler gage and
straight edge, as shown in the illustration. If the
clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the
pump assembly.
Unit: mm [in.]
3. Checking clearance between outer rotor and case
Check the clearance with a feeler gage, as shown
in the illustration. If the clearance exceeds the
service limit, replace the pump assembly.
Unit: mm [in.]
23.3 Reassembly
Put the outer rotor in the case. Make sure the mark on
the case is in alignment with the mark on the cover and
tighten the bolts that hold the cover.
Figure 177 Checking clearance between rotors and
cover
Item
Assembly
Standard
Service
Limit
Clearance between rotors
and cover
0.04 to 0.09
[0.0016 to 0.0035]
0.15
[0.0059]
Figure 178 Checking clearance between outer rotor
and case
Item
Assembly
Standard
Service
Limit
Clearance between outer
rotor and case
0.200 to 0.275
[0.0079 to 0.0108]
0.500
[0.0197]
Figure 179 Marks on cover and case