Oil Pump Torque/Data Specifications

2000 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Oil Pump Torque/Data Specifications
Oil Pump Mounting Bolt 30 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Oil Pump Gear Lash 0.0037-0.0077 Inch (in)
Gear Pocket Depth 1.202-1.204 Inch (in)
Gear Pocket Diameter 1.503-1.505 Inch (in)
Oil Pump Gear Length 1.199-1.200 inch
Diameter 1.498-1.500 Inch (in)
Side Clearance 0.001-0.003 Inch (in)
End Clearance 0.002-0.005 Inch (in)
Valve to Bore Clearance 0.0015-0.0035 Inch (in)
RENDER: 1.0x

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