Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 822

9 - 86 2.5L ENGINE
CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Continued)
OIL PUMP
OIL PUMP BODY SEAL INNER R OTOR OUTER PLUG
(1) Check oil pump case for damage and remove
rear cover.
(2) Remove pump rotors and inspect case for exces-
sive wear (Fig. 100).
Fig. 100 Oil Pump Components
(3) Insert the rotor into the oil pump case (Fig.
101) and (Fig. 102) and measure clearance with a
feeler gauge as indicated.
(4) Replace if out of limits.
Fig. 101 Checking Clearance-Between OuterRotor
and Case
OIL RELIEF PLUNGER
(1) Check that the
smoothly (Fig. 100).
(2) Check for broken relief spring.
ROTOR RELIEF OIL PUMP COVER SPRING VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE O-RINGS
(0.004 TO 0.007 INCH) 0.10 TO 0.18 mm
oil relief plunger
PLUG SCREW
Fig. 102 Checking Rotor End Clearance
OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY
(1) Assemble pump, using new parts as required
with clean oil. Align marks on the inner and outer
rotors when assembling (Fig. 103).
Fig. 103 Inner and Outer Rotor Alignment Marks
(2) Install cover and tighten screws to 12 N·m (105
in. lbs.)
(3) Install relief valve, spring, gasket and cap as
shown in (Fig. 100). Tighten cap to 41 N·m (30 ft.
lbs.)
TIMING BELT INSPECTION
(1) Remove the upper left timing belt cover (Fig.
104).
(2) Inspect both sides of the timing belt drive &
back. Replace belt if any of the following conditions
exist.
• Hardening of back rubber back side is glossy
without resilience and leaves no indent when pressed
slides
with fingernail.
• Cracks on rubber back.
• Cracks or peeling of canvas.
(0.0015 TO 0.0035 INCH) 0.04 TO 0.09 mm
ALIGNMENT MARKS
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