Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection. Chevrolet Beretta 1996

For 1990-2009 cars

1. Clean all of the parts in cleaning solvent. Dry the parts with compressed air.
2. Inspect the following areas:

• | The oil pump housing and cover for cracks, scoring, casting imperfections, and damaged threads

• | The drive gear shaft (If the shaft is loose in the oil pump housing, replace the oil pump.)

• | The pressure relief valve for scoring and sticking (Burrs may be removed with a fine oil stone.)

• | The relief valve spring for loss of tension

• | The oil pump screen for broken wire mesh or looseness (If the pipe is loose or has been removed from the screen, the oil pump screen must be replaced.)

• | The gears for chipping, galling, and wear

| Important: If the drive gear and driveshaft are worn, replace the entire oil pump.

• | The drive gear and driveshaft for looseness and wear