Oil pump - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket must be used on refitting.
Removal
1 The oil pump is externally mounted on the
rear facing side of the crankcase.
2 Using a strap wrench or similar, unscrew and remove the oil filter cartridge and discard it.
3 Unscrew the three mounting bolts and withdraw the oil pump from the engine (see illustration).
10.3 Removing the oil pump
4 Clean away the old gasket.
Refitting
5 If a new pump is being fitted. it should be
primed with engine oil before installation. Do
this by turning its shaft while filling it with
clean engine oil.
6 Locate a new gasket on the pump mounting flange, insert the pump shaft and bolt the pump into position.
7 Grease the rubber sealing ring of a new filter and screw it into position on the pump, using hand pressure only, not the removal tool.
8 Top-up the engine oil to replenish any lost during the operations.
See also:
Fuel cut-off (inertia) switch - removal and refitting
The procedure is as described in Part C of
this Chapter for models with the CFI system. ...
Roadwheel check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
Check the wheel rims for distortion,
damage and excessive run-out. Also make
sure that the balance weights are secure with
no obvious signs that any are missing.
Check the torque of the wheel bolt ...
Carburettor fuel system
The fuel system on all models with carburettor induction is
composed of a centrally mounted fuel tank, a fuel pump, a carburettor and an air
cleaner.
The fuel tank is mounted under the floor pan ...
