Suzuki: Engine K6A-YH6. Manual - part 19

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7.7 Lubrication System

Dipstick Tube

Removal and Installation

See Figure 7-72.

Figure 7-72

1.

Remove nut (1).

2.

Remove dipstick tube (2) and O-ring (3).

3.

Inspect dipstick tube and O-ring. Replace as needed.

Installation Notes

Always use new O-rings, gaskets, and seals.

Install dipstick tube by reversing the order of removal.

Oil Pan

Removal

See Figure 7-73.

Figure 7-73

1.

Drain engine oil. (See “Change Engine Oil” on 
page 3-2.)

2.

Remove twelve cap screws (2), three nuts (1), and oil 
pan (3).

3.

Inspect oil pan. Replace as needed.

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Installation

See Figures 7-74 and 7-75.

1.

Clean cylinder block, front cover, and oil pan mating 
surfaces.

Figure 7-74

2.

Apply Three Bond™ 1215 Sealant to the oil pan 
mating surface as shown.

Figure 7-75

3.

Install oil pan (3) using three nuts (1) and twelve cap 
screws (2). Tighten to specification.

Oil Pan Torque: 97 lb-in. (11 N•m)

4.

Fill engine oil. (See “Change Engine Oil” on 
page 3-2.)

Oil Pump Pickup

Removal and Installation

See Figure 7-76.

Figure 7-76

1.

Remove oil pan. (See “Oil Pan” on page 7-30.)

2.

Remove cap screws (1), oil pump pickup (2), and 
O-ring (3).

3.

Inspect oil pump pickup and O-ring. Replace as 
needed.

Installation Notes

Always use new O-rings, gaskets, and seals.

Install oil pump pickup with new O-ring by reversing the 
order of removal.

Install oil pan. (See “Oil Pan” on page 7-30.)

Required Materials

Three Bond™ 1215 (Suzuki PN 99000-1080-15A) or 
equivalent

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Crankshaft Baffle

Removal and Installation

See Figure 7-77.

1.

Remove oil pan. (See “Oil Pan” on page 7-30.)

2.

Remove oil pump pickup. (See “Oil Pump Pickup” on 
page 7-31.)

Figure 7-77

NOTE

Cap screws (1) require the use of a 12-point 8 mm 
socket.

3.

Remove cap screws (1 and 2) and crankshaft 
baffle (3).

Installation Notes

Install crankshaft baffle by reversing the order of removal.

Install oil pump pickup. (See “Oil Pump Pickup” on 
page 7-31.)

Install oil pan. (See “Oil Pan” on page 7-30.)

Oil Pressure Sending Unit

Removal and Installation

See Figure 7-78.

Figure 7-78

1.

Remove oil pressure sending unit (1).

2.

Inspect oil pressure sending unit. Replace as 
needed.

Installation Notes

Apply thread sealant to the oil pressure sending unit 
before installation.

Install oil pressure sending unit by reversing the order of 
removal.

Required Tools

12-Point 8 mm Socket

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Oil Pump

Removal

See Figure 7-79.

Figure 7-79

1.

Remove front cover. (See “Front Cover” on 
page 7-12.)

2.

Remove seven screws (5) and oil pump housing (4).

NOTE

Mark inner and outer rotor before removal to aid during 
installation.

3.

Remove inner rotor (2) and outer rotor (3).

4.

Remove oil seal (1).

5.

Remove circlip (6), retainer (7), spring (8), and relief 
valve (9).

6.

Inspect parts and replace as needed. (See 
“Inspection” on page 7-33.)

Inspection

NOTES

Clean engine oil from oil pump rotor bore, and inner and 
outer rotors, before performing measurements.

Outer Rotor Radial Clearance

See Figure 7-80.

Figure 7-80

1.

Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance 
between outer rotor (1) and the oil pump case rotor 
bore (2). If the clearance is beyond the service limit, 
replace the oil pump assembly.

Oil Pump Radial Clearance Limit:
0.0004—0.006 in. (0.10—0.15 mm)

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