Index Chrysler Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY, VOYAGER, Dodge Caravan - service repair manual 2001-2007 year
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OIL PUMP DESCRIPTION The oil pump is located in the timing chain cover. It is driven by the crankshaft. REMOVAL The oil pump is contained within the timing chain cover housing (Fig. 105). (1) Remove oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI- CATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) (2) Remove the timing chain cover. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN (3) Disassemble oil pump from timing chain cover. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - (4) Clean and Inspect oil pump components. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - CLEAN- DISASSEMBLY (1) Remove oil pump cover screws, and lift off cover (Fig. 105). (2) Remove oil pump rotors (Fig. 105). to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - CLEAN- CLEANING (1) Clean all parts thoroughly in a suitable sol- vent. INSPECTION (1) Inspect mating surface of the chain case cover. Surface should be smooth. Replace cover if scratched (2) Lay a straightedge across the pump cover sur- face (Fig. 106). If a 0.025 mm (0.001 in.) feeler gauge (3) Measure thickness and diameter of outer rotor. If outer rotor thickness measures 7.64 mm (0.301 in.) (4) If inner rotor thickness measures 7.64 mm (0.301 in.) or less, replace inner rotor (Fig. 108). Fig. 104 OIL FILTER ADAPTER 1 - SEAL Fig. 105 OIL PUMP 1 - TIMING CHAIN COVER 9 - 142 ENGINE 3.3/3.8L RS OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (Continued) |