Pump Assembly: Assembly

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NOTE: All the valves must drop into their bores freely without hanging up.

Install the converter clutch control valve, cooler bypass valve and thermostat valve, converter pressure limit valve, converter anti-drain back valve and the main regulator valve.
1. Install the main regulator boost valve spring, plug and install the retainer clip.
2. Install the converter anti-drain back valve, spring, plug and install the retainer clip.
3. Install the converter pressure limit valve, spring, plug and install the retainer clip.
4. Install the thermostat spring and valve.
5. Install the cooler bypass valve, plug and clip.
6. Install the converter clutch control valve, spring, plug and install the retainer clip.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Converter Clutch Components
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NOTE: Prior to installation, lightly lubricate the pump gears with clean automatic transmission fluid.

Fig 2: View Of Gearotor Gearset With Both Dots Facing Up

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Install the gearotor gearset with both dots facing up.
Using the special tool, measure the pump gear to pump body clearance.

Fig 3: Identifying Pump Gear With Special Tools
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Install the separator plate.

Fig 4: Identifying Separator Plate
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CAUTION: Prior to pump assembly, make sure all cup plugs are installed.

CAUTION: Inspect mating surfaces of the pump body and the control body to make sure they are clean and free of nicks and burrs.

NOTE: Note the location of the alignment pins. The pins should be installed at 1 o'clock and 7 o'clock with the pump filter inlet sump at 6 o'clock. The alignment pins should move freely when installing the band strap.

Fig 5: Identifying Stator Assembly With Special Tools

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Using the special tools, assemble the control body and stator assembly onto the pump gear body.

NOTE: Make sure that the outer edges of the pump body and the outer bolt holes are aligned during assembly.

Assemble the pump and loosely install the bolts. Check that the outer edges of the pump body and the bolt holes are aligned.
- Tighten to 31 Nm (23 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Pump Body And Bolt
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Lubricate with clean automatic transmission fluid and install a new overdrive piston.

Fig 7: Identifying Overdrive Piston
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Install the overdrive piston return spring
- Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 8: Locating Overdrive Piston Return Spring
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Install new pump seals.

Fig 9: Locating Pump Seals
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Coat the seal with clean automatic transmission fluid and install the pump outer diameter square-cut front pump seal with the white stripe facing out.

Fig 10: Identifying Pump Outer Diameter Square-Cut Front Pump Seal
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Using the special tool, install a new front pump seal.

Fig 11: Identifying Front Pump Seal With Special Tools
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Install a new front pump stator support seal.

Fig 12: Identifying Front Pump Stator Support Seal
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NOTE: Lightly lubricate the thrust washer and the bearing with petroleum jelly to hold them in place during assembly.

Fig 13: Locating No. 1 Pump Thrust Washer

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Fig 14: Locating No. 2A Overdrive Sun Gear Thrust Bearing

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Install the No. 1 pump thrust washer and the No. 2A overdrive sun gear thrust bearing.