HYDRAULIC TAPPETS
Before disassembling any part of the engine to cor-
rect tappet noise, check the oil pressure. If vehicle
has no oil pressure gauge, install a reliable gauge at
the pressure sending unit. The pressure should be
between 3.5 bars to 5.0 bars at 4000 RPM.
Check the oil level after the engine reaches normal
operating temperature. Allow 5 minutes to stabilize
oil level, check dipstick. The oil level in the pan
should never be above the FULL mark or below the
ADD OIL mark on dipstick. Either of these 2 condi-
tions could be responsible for noisy tappets.
OIL LEVEL HIGH
If oil level is above the FULL mark, it is possible
for the connecting rods to dip into the oil. With the
engine running, this condition could create foam in
the oil pan. Foam in oil pan would be fed to the
hydraulic tappets by the oil pump causing them to
lose length and allow valves to seat noisily.
OIL LEVEL LOW
Low oil level may allow oil pump to take in air.
When air is fed to the tappets, they lose length which
allows valves to seat noisily. Any leaks on intake side
of oil pump through which air can be drawn will cre-
ate the same tappet action. Check the lubrication
system from the intake strainer to the pump cover,
including the relief valve retainer cap. When tappet
noise is due to aeration, it may be intermittent or
constant, and usually more than 1 tappet will be
noisy. When oil level and leaks have been corrected,
operate the engine at fast idle. Run engine for a suf-
ficient time to allow all of the air inside the tappets
to be bled out.
TAPPET NOISE DIAGNOSIS
(1) To determine source of tappet noise, operate
engine at idle with cylinder head covers removed.
(2) Feel each valve spring or rocker arm to detect
noisy tappet. The noisy tappet will cause the affected
spring and/or rocker arm to vibrate or feel rough in
operation.
NOTE: Worn valve guides or cocked springs are
sometimes mistaken for noisy tappets. If such is
the case, noise may be dampened by applying side
thrust on the valve spring. If noise is not apprecia-
bly reduced, it can be assumed the noise is in the
tappet. Inspect the rocker arm push rod sockets
and push rod ends for wear.
(3) Valve tappet noise ranges from light noise to a
heavy click. A light noise is usually caused by exces-
sive leak down around the unit plunger or by the
plunger partially sticking in the tappet body cylinder.
The tappet should be replaced. A heavy click iscaused by a tappet check valve not seating or by for-
eign particles becoming wedged between the plunger
and the tappet body. This will cause the plunger to
stick in the down position. This heavy click will be
accompanied by excessive clearance between the
valve stem and rocker arm as valve closes. In either
case, tappet assembly should be removed for inspec-
tion and cleaning.
(4) The valve train generates a noise very much
like a light tappet noise during normal operation.
Care must be taken to ensure that tappets are mak-
ing the noise. In general, if more than one tappet
seems to be noisy, its probably not the tappets.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct level. Check the
oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the oil level is about 5 min-
utes after a fully warmed-up engine is shut off, or
before starting the vehicle after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level
ground, will improve the accuracy of the oil level
readings (Fig. 4).
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Change engine oil and filter at mileage and time
intervals described in the Maintenance Schedule.
Fig. 4 Checking Engine Oil
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery.
(2) Remove the air cleaner assembly and inlet
hose.
(3) Remove both hoses at intercooler and engine.
(4) Disconnect EGR vacuum hose.
(5) Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
(6) Disconnect oil pressure switch connector (Fig.
19).
(7) Disconnect Wiring harness bracket at transaxle
shift tower.
(8) Disconnect transaxle wiring at speed sensor,
crank sensor, and backup light switch.
(9) Remove both transmission shift cables at trans-
mission.
(10) Remove negative battery cable at cylinder
block (Fig. 19).
(11) Remove oil separator.
(12) Remove connectors at coolant temperature
sensor and A/C compressor.
(13) Disconnect fuel injection pump wiring connec-
tors (Fig. 19).
(14) Disconnect glow plug connectors.
(15) Disconnect electrical connector at number 1
fuel injector.
(16) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(17) Remove right side splash shield (Fig. 20).
WARNING: THE COOLANT IN A RECENTLY OPER-
ATED ENGINE IS HOT AND PRESSURIZED. USE
CARE TO PREVENT SCALDING BY HOT COOLANT.CAREFULLY RELEASE THE PRESSURE BEFORE
REMOVING THE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK AND CAP.
(18) Drain the cooling system (refer to Group 7,
Cooling).
(19) Lower vehicle.
(20) Remove Coolant pressure bottle and discon-
nect low coolant level sensor.
(21) Disconnect both heater hoses.
(22) Remove the lower radiator hose.
(23) Remove the upper radiator hose.
(24) Remove fuel line at injector pump and cap.
(25) Remove power steering reservoir and reposi-
tion.
(26) Remove upper radiator crossmember.
(27) Disconnect cooling fan module connector.
Fig. 18 Shift Cables at Rear MountFig. 19 Component Locations
Fig. 20 Right Side Splash Shield
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(22) Remove the injector sensor wire at the con-
nector, and glow plug Connectors.
NOTE: The attachment point for the injector sensor
wire at the injector is not a connector. The connec-
tor is located in the wire 4 to 6 inches away from
the injector.
(23) Remove injector fuel lines from injectors to
pump.
(24) Remove fuel injectors with tool VM-1012A
(Fig. 27) and (Fig. 28) Refer to Group 14, Fuel Sys-
tem.
(25) Remove rocker retaining nuts (Fig. 29).
(26) Remove rocker assemblies. Place them on a
bench in the same order as removed.(27) Remove the push rods and place them on a
bench in the same order as removed.
(28) Mark cylinder heads to ensure installation in
there original position.
(29) Remove the engine cylinder head bolts with
special tool VM-1018 and VM-1019.
(30) Remove the engine cylinder heads and gasket.
NOTE: A single steel head gasket is used for 4 cyl-
inder heads (Fig. 32).
(31) Stuff clean lint free shop towels into the cyl-
inder bores.
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
NOTE: If cylinder wall liners have not been
removed; the same thickness head gasket removed,
may be used.
CAUTION: Piston protrusion must be measured, to
determine cylinder head gasket thickness, if one or
more cylinder wall liners have been replaced.
Cylinder head gaskets are available in three thick-
ness. The different thicknesses are marked with
identification holes (one, two or none) (Fig. 32). The
gasket is to be installed DRY.DO NOT use a gas-
ket sealing compound on the gasket.
(1) Use special tool VM-1010 with dial indicator
special tool VM- 1013 (Fig. 30).
(2) Bring the piston of cylinder no. 1 exactly to top
dead center.
Fig. 27 Fuel Injector Tool VM-1012A
Fig. 28 Fuel Injector
Fig. 29 Rocker Arm Retaining Nut
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
70É using angle torque tool. Then rotate the bolts an
additional 70É following tightening sequence.
(10) Then, tighten the 14mm bolts with special
tool VM-1018 in the following manner:
(11) Side bolts (M1-M2): Tighten M1 bolts to 30
N´m, then rotate them 85É (65). Tighten M2 bolts to
30 N´m, then rotate them 85É (65).
(12)2nd Phase:After 20 minutes of engine oper-
ation at operating temperature, allow engine to cool
down completely. Then retorque the head bolts as fol-
lows:
(13) Central bolts A-L: Starting from bolt A,
slacken and retorque it immediately to 30 N´m + 65É.
Rotate the bolt an additional 65É. Then proceed in
the same way, bolt by bolt, following alphabetical
order, as indicated.
(14) Side bolts M1-M2:Without slackening,
torque bolts M1 then bolts M2 to 90 N´m (66 ft. lbs.).
(15) Tighten intake nuts to 30 N´m (22 ft. lbs.) and
exhaust manifolds nuts to 30 N´m (22 ft. lbs.) speci-
fied torque after completing Phase 2.
(16) If the engine cylinder head is to be replaced
and the original valves used, measure the valve stem
diameter. Only standard size valves can be used with
a service replacement engine cylinder head unless
the replacement head valve stem guide bores are
reamed to accommodate oversize valve stems.
Remove all carbon buildup and reface the valves.
(17) Tighten oil feed lines for rocker arm assem-
blies and oil pressure switch to 13 N´m (112 in. lbs.).
(18) Install push rods and rocker arm assemblies,
tighten nut to 29.4 N´m (264 in. lbs.).(19) Install fuel injectors use tool VM-1012 (refer
to Group 14, Fuel System).
(20) Install valve cover, tighten nuts to 14.7 N´m
(132 in. lbs.).
(21) Connect crankcase breather hose.
(22) Connect the injector sensor wire connector,
and the glow plug connectors.
(23) Install oil feed line, tighten banjo bolts to 12.7
N´m (108 in. lbs), and oil drain line to turbo.
(24) Install water manifold tighten bolts to 12 N´m
(106 in. lbs.).
(25) Install exhaust pipe to turbo elbow, tighten
bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(26) Install the support strut from block to turbo-
charger exhaust elbow.
(27) Install EGR tube to EGR valve, tighten bolts
to 26 N´m (19 ft. lbs.).
(28) Install intercooler hoses at intake manifold.
(29) Install coolant pressure bottle and hoses.
(30) Install wiper module. Refer to Group 8K,
Windshield Wiper Unit Installation for procedure.
(31) Install intercooler hose at turbocharger tube.
(32) Install fuel injector lines from the pump to
injectors, tighten nuts to 17.6 N´m (156. lbs.).
(33) Connect the upper radiator hose.
(34) Connect negative cable to battery.
(35) Fill the cooling system. Check for leaks.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN DIRECT
LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT HANDS NEAR
THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NOT WEAR
LOOSE CLOTHING.
Fig. 33 Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Install cylinder head, intake manifold, and
exhaust manifold. Refer to cylinder head installation
in this section.
(4) Install push rods in original positions.
(5) Install rocker arms in original positions.
(6) Install cylinder head cover. Refer to cylinder
valve cover installation in this section.
(7) Start and operate engine. Warm up to normal
operating temperature.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to valve mechanism,
engine must not be run above fast idle until all
hydraulic tappets have filled with oil and have
become quiet.
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cable.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Remove right side lower splash shield.
(4) Remove generator, power steering belt. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling.
(5) Remove water pump belt. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling.
(6) Remove engine starter. Refer to Group, 8B for
procedure
(7) Install flywheel locking tool VM.1014 to pre-
vent engine rotation.
NOTE: Crankshaft damper nut is left handed
thread.
(8) Remove vibration damper nut.
(9) Remove vibration damper. No special tool is
needed for removal.
CAUTION: If thread sealant is used it is important
to remove all the old thread sealant from the
threads on the crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Before installing damper be sure the O-ring
inside the center of the damper is in its grove.
(1) Install vibration damper.
CAUTION: Correct torque on the vibration damper
nut is important or engine damage can occur.
(2) Install vibration damper nut and tighten to 441
N´m (325 ft. lbs.).
(3) Remove flywheel locking tool, and install
engine starter.(4) Install both accessary drive belts. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling.
(5) Install right splash shield.
(6) Lower vehicle.
(7) Connect the battery cable.
TIMING GEAR COVER OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cable.
(2) Remove vibration damper. Refer to vibration
damper removal in this section.
(3) Pry out seal (Fig. 36).
INSTALLATION
Remove the oil seal ring. The seating diameter
must be 68.000 - 68.030 mm.
(1) Install new seal using special tool VM-1015.
(2) Install vibration damper. Refer to vibration
damper installation in this section.
(3) Connect the battery cable.
INJECTION PUMP
For removal and installation of injection pump
refer to Group 14, Fuel.
TIMING GEAR COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cable.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Remove right splash shield.
(4) Remove accessary drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling.
(5) Remove vibration damper nut.
NOTE: Crankshaft damper nut is left handed
thread.
(6) Remove vibration damper.
Fig. 36 Front Cover Seal
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
DESCRIPTION...........SPECIFICATIONS
Valve Face Angle
Intake.......................55É30'± 55É50'
Exhaust.....................45É25'± 45É35'
Valve Head Diameter
Intake.....................40.05±40.25 mm
Exhaust.....................33.8±34.0 mm
Valve Head Stand Down
Intake.......................1.08±1.34 mm
Exhaust.....................1.99±1.25 mm
Valve Stem Diameter
Intake.....................7.940±7.960 mm
Exhaust....................7.922±7.940 mm
Valve Clearance in Guide
Intake.....................0.040±0.075 mm
Exhaust....................0.060±0.093 mm
Valve Guide
Inside Diameter...............8.0±8.015 mm
Fitted Height.................13.5±14.0 mm
Valve Spring
Free Length.....................44.65 mm
Fitted Length.....................38.6 mm
Load at Fitted Length............3466% Kg
Load at Top of Lift.............92.564% Kg
Number of Coils............5.33 Valve Timing
Oil Pressure
at 4000 rpm.....3.0to4.5bar(Oil at 90±100ÉC)
Pressure Relief Valve Opens..........6.38 bar
Pressure Relief Valve±Free Length.....57.5 mm
Oil Pump
Outer Rotor End Float..........0.03±0.09 mm
Inner Rotor End Float..........0.03±0.09 mm
Outer Rotor to Body Diameter
Clearance..................0.130±0.230 mm
Rotor Body to Drive Gear Clearance (Pump Not
Fitted)......................3.27±3.73 mm
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION...................TORQUE
Generator Mounting Bracket
Bolts....................47N´m(35ft.lbs.)
Camshaft Thrust Plate Retaining Bolts
Bolt.....................24N´m(18ft.lbs.)
Cylinder Head
Bolts . . See Cylinder Head Installation Procedure
Connecting Rod
Bolts...........29.5 N´m +60É (22 ft. lbs. +60É)
Crankshaft Bearing Carrier
Bolts....................44N´m(32ft.lbs.)
Crankshaft damper (Pulley)
Nut ...................441N´m(325 ft. lbs.)
EGR Valve to Intake Manifold
Tube ....................26N´m(19ft.lbs.)DESCRIPTION...................TORQUE
EGR Tube to EGR Valve
Bolts....................26N´m(19ft.lbs.)
Engine MountÐFront
Support Bracket Engine Bolts . 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
Support Bracket Transmission
Bolts...................101N´m(75ft.lbs.)
Support Cushion Crossmember
Bolts....................54N´m(40ft.lbs.)
Support Cushion Thru Bolt . . . 65 N´m (48 ft. lbs.)
Engine MountÐRear
Support Bracket Transmission
Bolts...................101N´m(75ft.lbs.)
Support Bracket to Engine
Bracket.................101N´m(75ft.lbs.)
Support Cushion Thru Bolt . . . 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
Engine MountÐLeft
Transmission Mounting Bolts . 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
Support Cushion Thru Bolt . . . 71 N´m (53 ft. lbs.)
Engine MountÐRight
Mount to Frame Rail Bolts . . . 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
Mount Bolt (Horizontal) . . . 145 N´m (107 ft. lbs.)
Mount Bolt (Vertical).......101N´m(75ft.lbs.)
Right Engine Mount Bracket
Bolts....................40N´m(30ft.lbs.)
Exhaust Pipe to Turbocharger
Bolts...................28N´m(250 in. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold Outlet to Turbo
Nuts....................32N´m(24ft.lbs.)
Exhaust Elbow to Turbo
Bolts....................30N´m(22ft.lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold Mounting
Nuts....................30N´m(22ft.lbs.)
Flywheel
Bolts.....SeeRear Crankshaft Seal Installation
Procedure
Engine Adaptor Plate
Bolts....................47N´m(35ft.lbs.)
Front Timing Gear Cover
Bolts....................11N´m(96in.lbs.)
Fuel Filter
Nuts...................28N´m(250 in. lbs.)
Glow Plugs
Plugs..................14N´m(120 in. lbs.)
Idler Pulley Pump Support Bracket
Nuts...................26N´m(228 in. lbs.)
Idler Pulleys (left handed threads)
Bolts....................47N´m(35ft.lbs.)
Injector Pump fuel lines
Nuts..................17.6 N´m (156 in. lbs.)
Injector Pump Gear
Lock Nut..........................86N´m
Injector Pump Mounting
Nuts..................27.5 N´m (240 in. lbs.)
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SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)
(2) Tighten intake manifold fasteners in the fol-
lowing sequence (Fig. 16). Torque to 23 N´m (200 in.
lbs.). Repeat this procedure until all bolts are at
specified torque.
(3) Install intake manifold center support bracket
bolts (Y bracket):
²Fastener to block 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
²Fastener to intake 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.)
(4) Install fuel hose quick connector fitting to
chassis tubes.Refer to Fuel Hoses, Clamps and
Quick Connect Fittings in Group 14, Fuel Deliv-
ery.Push the fitting onto the chassis tube until it
clicks into place. Pull on the fitting to ensure com-
plete insertion.
(5) Reverse removal procedures 2 through 12 for
installation.
CAUTION: When using the ASD Fuel System Test,
the ASD relay and fuel pump relay remain energized
for 7 minutes or until the test is stopped, or until
the ignition switch is turned to the Off position.
(6) With the ignition key in ON position, access
the DRB scan tool ASD Fuel System Test to pressur-
ize the fuel system. Check for leaks.
EXHAUST MANIFOLDÐ2.4L ENGINE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle and disconnect exhaust pipe from
the exhaust manifold at the flex-joint.
(2) Disconnect Oxygen Sensor lead wire at the rear
exhaust manifold (Fig. 17).
(3) Remove the bolts attaching the manifold to the
cylinder head. Remove manifold (Fig. 17).
(4) Inspect and clean manifold. Refer to Cleaning
and Inspection outlined in this section for proce-
dures.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install exhaust manifold with a new gasket
and tighten attaching nuts in the order shown in
(Fig. 17) to 20 N´m (175 in. lbs.).
(2) Attach exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold and
tighten bolt to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect heated oxygen sensor lead (Fig. 17).
INTAKE MANIFOLDÐ3.0L ENGINE
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release proce-
dure(before attempting any repairs).Refer to
Group 14 Fuel System for procedure.
(2) Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cool-
ing system. See Cooling System, Group 7.
(3) Remove air inlet resonator to throttle body
hose.
(4) Remove throttle cable and transaxle kickdown
linkage (Fig. 18).
(5) Remove automatic idle speed (AIS) motor and
throttle position sensor (TPS) wiring connectors from
throttle body (Fig. 19).
(6) Remove vacuum hose harness from throttle
body.
(7) Remove PCV and Brake booster hoses from
Air Intake Plenum.
(8) Remove Ignition Coil from Intake Plenum
(Fig. 20).
(9) Remove wiring connectors from coolant temper-
ature sensor (Fig. 21).
(10) Remove vacuum connections from Air Intake
Plenum vacuum connector.
(11) Remove fuel hose from fuel rail (Fig. 21).
WARNING: WRAP SHOP TOWELS AROUND HOSES
TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.
Fig. 17 Exhaust Manifold Attaching PointsÐ2.4L
Engine
Fig. 18 Throttle Cable Attachment
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM
INDEX
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM.................. 4
FUEL INJECTORS........................ 5
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR..................... 5
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR.............. 5
FUEL PUMP MODULE..................... 4
FUEL TANK............................. 5
PRESSURE-VACUUM FILLER CAP........... 6
QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS................ 6
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
FUEL INJECTORS........................ 9
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR..................... 9
FUEL PUMP PRESSURE TEST 2.4/3.3/3.8L..... 6
SERVICE PROCEDURES
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
PROCEDUREÐ2.4/3.3/3.8L............... 11
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
PROCEDUREÐ3.0L ENGINE............. 11
HOSES AND CLAMPS.................... 12QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS............... 12
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ACCELERATOR PEDAL................... 26
FUEL FILTER........................... 12
FUEL INJECTOR RAILÐ2.4L............... 18
FUEL INJECTOR RAILÐ3.0L............... 19
FUEL INJECTOR RAILÐ3.3/3.8L............ 21
FUEL INJECTORSÐ3.0L.................. 25
FUEL INJECTORÐ2.4L................... 24
FUEL INJECTORÐ3.3/3.8L................. 26
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR.................... 15
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR............. 14
FUEL PUMP INLET STRAINER............. 15
FUEL PUMP MODULE.................... 13
FUEL TANK............................ 17
THROTTLE CABLE...................... 27
SPECIFICATIONS
FUEL TANK CAPACITY................... 28
TORQUE.............................. 28
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM
The front wheel drive van uses a plastic fuel tank
located on the left side of the vehicle.
The Fuel Delivery System consists of: the electric
fuel pump module, fuel filter, tubes/lines/hoses, fuel
rail, and fuel injectors.
The in-tank fuel pump module contains the fuel
pump and pressure regulator. The pump is serviced
as part of the fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump
Module.
The fuel filter is a replaceable in-line filter. The fil-
ter attaches to a bracket mounted on top of the fuel
tank. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules in the
Introduction section of this manual for recommended
fuel filter replacement intervals.
A returnless fuel system is used on all vehicles.
Fuel is returned through the fuel pump module and
back to the fuel tank. A separate fuel return line
from the tank to the engine is no longer used.
FUEL PUMP MODULE
The fuel pump module is installed in the top of the
fuel tank (Fig. 1). The fuel pump module contains the
following:
²Electric fuel pump
²Fuel pump reservoir
²Inlet strainer²Fuel pressure regulator
²Fuel gauge sending unit
²Fuel supply line connection
The inlet strainer, fuel pressure regulator
and fuel level sensor are the only serviceable
items. If the fuel pump or electrical wiring har-
ness requires service, replace the fuel pump
module.
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP
The electric fuel pump is located in and is part of
the fuel pump module. It is a positive displacement,
gerotor type, immersible pump with a permanent
magnet electric motor. The pump draws fuel through
a strainer and pushes it through the motor to the
outlet. The pump contains one check valve. The
Fig. 1 Fuel Pump Module
14 - 4 FUEL SYSTEMNS