Dodge Intrepid Service Manual page 304

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OIL PUMP (Continued)
Fig. 94 Crankshaft Positioned At 60 DEGREES
ATDC No.1 Cylinder
1 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION = 60° ATDC NO. 1 CYLINDER
Fig. 95 Oil Pump and Pick-up Tube
1 - BOLTS
2 - O-RING
3 - PICK-UP TUBE
4 - BOLT
5 - OIL PUMP
CAUTION: Oil pump pressure relief valve must be
installed as shown in (Fig. 96) or engine damage
may occur.
(2) Remove spring and relief valve.
Fig. 96 Oil Pressure Relief Valve
1 - RELIEF VALVE
2 - SPRING
3 - RETAINER CAP
(3) Remove oil pump cover screws and lift off cover
plate (Fig. 97).
(4) Remove pump rotors.
(5) Wash all parts in a suitable solvent.
(6) Inspect components carefully for damage or
wear. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL
PUMP - INSPECTION)
CLEANING
(1) Clean all parts thoroughly in a suitable sol-
vent.
INSPECTION
(1) Disassemble the oil pump. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - DISASSEM-
BLY)
(2) Clean all oil pump components. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - CLEANING)
(3) Inspect mating surface of the oil pump housing
and cover. Replace oil pump if deeply scratched or
grooved (minor surface scratches and polishing is
normal).
(4) Lay a straightedge across the pump cover sur-
face (Fig. 98). If a 0.025 mm (0.001 in.) feeler gauge
can be inserted between cover and straight edge,
cover should be replaced.
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