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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1997TRACER L4-122 2.0L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSOIL PUMP
1997 Mercury Tracer L4-122 2.0L SOHC
Oil Pump
1997 Mercury Tracer L4-122 2.0L SOHCSECTION Oil Pump
Gear tip clearance 0.050-0.180 mm (0.0020-0.0070 inch)
Outer Race-to-Housing Clearance 0.074-0.161 mm (0.0029-0.0063 inch)
Relief Valve
Spring Tension
@ 28.1 mm (1.11 inch) 41.4-45.8 N (9.3-10.3 lbs.)
Clearance, To Bore 0.02-0.08 mm (0.0008-0.0031 inch)
Side clearance 0.013-0.089 mm (0.0005-0.0035 inch)
Type Gerotor
Tightening Specifications
Mounting Bolts 11-16 Nm (8-12 ft. lbs.)
Outer Race-to-Housing Clearance 0.074-0.161 mm (0.0029-0.0063 inch)
Relief Valve
Spring Tension
@ 28.1 mm (1.11 inch) 41.4-45.8 N (9.3-10.3 lbs.)
Clearance, To Bore 0.02-0.08 mm (0.0008-0.0031 inch)
Side clearance 0.013-0.089 mm (0.0005-0.0035 inch)
Type Gerotor
Tightening Specifications
Mounting Bolts 11-16 Nm (8-12 ft. lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.