Service Limit

Make a measurement as follows. If it exceeds the specified service limit, replace the parts with new ones.

CAUTION:

Fix the oil pump on a vise to make a measurement. At this time, hold the oil pump with least possible force between two wood pieces.
Do not set outside of flow control valve or pulley on a vise; otherwise outside or pulley might be deformed. Select properly sized wood pieces.

Play of the pulley shaft
Condition:

When applying the force of 9.8 N (1.0 kgf, 2.2 lb)

Service limit:

Radial play (Direction "FILLED LEFT ARROW" "FILLED RIGHT ARROW")

0.4 mm (0.016 in) or less

Fig 1: Measuring Radial Play
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Axial play (Direction "LEFT ARROW" "RIGHT ARROW")

0.9 mm (0.035 in) or less

Fig 2: Measuring Axial Play
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Ditch deflection of pulley
Service limit:

1.0 mm (0.039 in) or less

NOTE: Read the value for one surface of V ditch, and then the value for another off the dial.

Fig 3: Measuring Deflection Of Pulley
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Resistance to rotation of pulley
Service limit:

Maximum load;

9.22 N (0.94 kgf, 2.07 lb) or less
NOTE:
- A rather higher value may be indicated when pulley starts turning.
- Measure the load during rotation and make a judgment.
  
  Fig 4: Measuring Load During Rotation
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