Oil Pump: Description and Operation

2011 Jeep Patriot 2WD L4-2.4LSECTION Description and Operation





DESCRIPTION





The oil pump is integral to the balance shaft module (BSM) (2). The oil pump cannot be disassembled for inspection. The pressure relief valve is serviceable and can be removed and inspected. The BSM can be identified by the plastic end caps (1).

RENDER: 1.0x

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