Transmission Fluid Pump, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Drain the transmission fluid (refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID, DRAINING AND FILLING ) and leave the : SMN372500  underneath.

-- Remove the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the transmission fluid pump cover -A-. While doing so, allow the transmission fluid still in the cover to drain into the : SMN372500  .

Fig 1: Identifying Cap For Transmission Oil Pump And Fasteners

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-- Remove the bolts by using the : T10054  for the upper bolt -arrow-.

Fig 2: Bolts With Torque Specifications

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-- Remove the transmission fluid pump from the alignment pins and the input shaft.