Nissan Micra K11 silhouetteK11

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM - Oil Pump

LC-6parts diagram

Oil Pump

Parts DiagramFig. fig1
Parts diagram
Part NameNotes
Liquid gasket
Front cover
Inner gear
Outer gear
Oil pump cover
Gasket
Oil strainer
Regulator valve
Spring
Shim
Washer
Cap
Front cover small boltTightening torque
3.7 - 5.0N·m
Front cover bolt (upper)Tightening torque
6.3 - 8.3N·m
Oil pump cover boltTightening torque
6.3 - 8.3N·m
Oil strainer boltTightening torque
6.3 - 8.3N·m
Regulator valve capTightening torque
39 - 59N·m

Regulator Valve Inspection

  1. 1
    Visually inspect components for wear and damage.
    Detail of the regulator valve sub-assembly broken out into individual parts left-to-right: regulator valve, spring, shim, washer, cap.
    ULC007
  2. 2
    Check oil pressure regulator valve sliding surface and valve spring.
  3. 3
    Apply regulator valve with engine oil and check that it falls smoothly into the valve hole by its own weight.
  4. 4
    Measure inner diameter D1 of regulator housing and measure outer diameter D2 of regulator valve. Specified play D1 - D2: 0.040 - 0.100 mm (0.0016 - 0.0039 in). If surfaces are damaged, or play is out of specification, replace regulator valve set or oil pump assembly.
    If surfaces are damaged, or play is out of specification, replace regulator valve set or oil pump assembly.
    Detail showing measurement of inner diameter D1 of regulator housing bore and outer diameter D2 of regulator valve. Cylindrical valve drawn next to its bore in the housing with dimension labels D1 (housing) and D2 (valve).
    ULC008
Specified play D1 - D2Regulator valve clearance in housing
0.040 - 0.100mm (0.0016 - 0.0039 in)

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