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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Engine oil pump, removed - check at bench

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Engine lubrication › Engine oil pump, removed - check at bench
EngineEngine oil pump, removed - check at bench

ENGINE OIL PUMP, REMOVED - CHECK AT BENCH

Operation 1084B18 · ENGINE OIL LUBRICATION CIRCUIT

3.2 JTS

Removing

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and separate the cover (1b) from the engine oil pump casing (1c).

2. Remove the drive gear.

3. Remove the driven gear.

4. Remove the circlip, remove the plug (so that it is "destroyed") and extract the engine oil pressure relief valve components.

ENGINE OIL PUMP, REMOVED - CHECK AT BENCH

Refitting

- Check that the gears show no signs of wear or seizing; if this is not the case, replace the oil pump assembly.

- Check that the radial clearance between the driven gear and the pump casing is within the recommended limits; if this is not the case, replace the oil pump assembly.

MeasurementValueValidity
Radial clearance between driven gear and pump casing (mm)3.2 JTS

- Check that the height of the engine oil pressure relief valve spring is within the recommended values; if not, replace the spring.

MeasurementValueValidity
Height of engine oil pressure relief valve spring with load of (mm)3.2 JTS

- Place the engine oil pressure relief valve components in their housing, fit a new plug using a suitable tool and fit the circlip.

- Place the driven gear in position.

- Place the drive gear in position.

- Fit the cover on the oil pump and tighten the bolts.

2.2 JTS

Removing

1. Undo the cap (1a) and remove the engine oil pressure relief valve (1b).

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the pump cover (2b).

3. Remove the drive gear.

4. Remove the driven gear.

ENGINE OIL PUMP, REMOVED - CHECK AT BENCH

Refitting

- Check that the radial clearance between the driven gear and the pump casing is within the recommended limits; if this is not the case, replace the oil pump assembly.

MeasurementValueValidity
Radial clearance between driven gear and pump casing (mm)0.3142.2 JTS
ENGINE OIL PUMP, REMOVED - CHECK AT BENCH

- Place the engine oil pump cover back in its housing and secure it using the bolts.

Manually rotate the gear to check that it does not stick.

- Place the oil pressure relief valve in position and tighten the cap.

2.4 JTD 20v

Removing

Position the engine oil pump in the vice fitted with protective jaws.

1. Fit the tool.

DescriptionCodeFunction
1Counter-torque/Template1.870.799.000Oil pump timing

2. Undo the (left hand0 bolt (2a) and remove the oil pump drive chain assembly (2b).

Remove the tool.

DescriptionCodeFunction
Counter-torque/Template1.870.799.000Oil pump timing
ENGINE OIL PUMP, REMOVED - CHECK AT BENCH

1. Undo bolts (1a) and remove the oil pump cover (1b).

2. Remove the driven gear.

3. Remove the drive gear.

4. Undo the cap (4a) and release the oil pressure relief valve (4b).

Remove the crankshaft front oil seal.

ENGINE OIL PUMP, REMOVED - CHECK AT BENCH

Refitting

Check the oil pump drive chain assembly for wear and, if necessary, replace it.

Check that the radial clearance between the gears and the pump casing is within the recommended limits; if this is not the case, replace the engine oil pump.

SubjectValue
Oil/water pump driveshaft sealmm
Radial clearance between gears and pump casing0.110 - 0.180
ENGINE OIL PUMP, REMOVED - CHECK AT BENCH

Check that the endfloat between the top of the gears and the oil pump cover support plane is within the reocmmended values; if this is not the case, replace the engine oil pump.

SubjectValue
Oil/water pump driveshaft sealmm
Endfloat between top of gears and pump casing support plane0.016 - 0.086
ENGINE OIL PUMP, REMOVED - CHECK AT BENCH

Check that the height of the oil pressure relief valve spring is within the recommended values; if not, replace the spring.

SubjectValue
Oil/water pump driveshaft sealmm
Height of engine oil pressure relief valve spring11.96 - 12.76
SubjectValue
Oil/water pump driveshaft sealmm
Height released49.5

Fit the oil pressure relief valve and tighten the nut.

Value daNmFasteningComponentØ
1.6 ÷ 2.0NutPRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ENGINE OIL PUMP

Fit the drive gear.

Fit the driven gear.

Fit the oil pump cover and tighten the fixing bolts to the recommended torque.

Value daNmFasteningComponentØ
0.8 ÷ 1.2BoltsOIL/COOLANT PUMP DRIVESHAFT SEAL

Manually rotate the gears to check that they turn without sticking.

Position the engine oil pump in the vice fitted with protective jaws.

1. Fit the tool.

DescriptionCodeFunction
1Counter-torque/Template1.870.799.000Oil pump timing

2. Fit the oil pump drive chain assembly (2a) and tighten the (left hand) bolt (2c) to the recommended torque.

Value daNmFasteningComponentØ
2c4.5 ÷ 5.5Left hand boltOIL PUMP GEARSM10
ENGINE OIL PUMP, REMOVED - CHECK AT BENCH

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