TM 5-3895-376-14&P
5-18 OIL PUMP MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - Continued
2.
Secure pump with two capscrews (2), one cap-
INSPECTION
screw (1) and three lockwashers (3).
1.
inspect pump gear by rotating the gear by hand,
3.
Using torque wrench, tighten capscrews (1
observing for broken teeth or excessive wear on
and 2) to 8.7 - 10.9 ft-lbs (12 - 15 Nm), pulling the
the teeth. Binding may be observed at the same
pump (4) down as the capscrews are tightened to
time. Replace a pump (4) that is binding or exhib-
allow sufficient backlash between crankshaft gear
its worn or broken teeth.
and the pump gear.
2.
inspect threaded fasteners (1 and 2) for stripped
Install the gear cover (Para. 5-14).
4.
threads or other damage. Replace defective fas-
teners.
NOTE
Follow-on tasks include: Service the en-
INSTALLATION
gine.
1.
Dip oil pump in lubricating oil. Affix new gas-
ket (5) to pump assembly (4) and install on the
engine housing.
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