Oil Pump Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Oil Pump Specifications
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Part Measured Specification
Metric English
Bushing, Maximum ID
IMPORTANT: The pump bushing must have a complete burnt-orange color Teflon® coating. If any portion of the Teflon® coating is worn and bronze material is visible, replace the pump.
58.458 mm 2.3015 in
Drive Gear, Maximum Distance Between Flats 52.165 mm 2.0537 in
Drive Gear, Maximum Side Clearance 0.074 mm 0.0029 in
Driven Gear, Minimum OD 109.987 mm 4.3302 in
Driven Gear, Maximum Side Clearance 0.074 mm 0.0029 in
Driven Gear/Crescent Tooth, Maximum Clearance 0.264 mm 0.0104 in
Driven Gear to Oil Pump Body, Maximum Diametrical Clearance 0.229 mm 0.0090 in
Oil Pump Body Gear Cavity, Maximum Depth 22.245 mm 0.8758 in
Oil Pump Body Gear Cavity, Maximum ID 110.216 mm 4.3392 in
Wear Plate, Minimum Thickness 2.950 mm 0.1161 in
RENDER: 1.0x

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