Converter Housing and Fluid Pump: Disassembly

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Remove the fluid pump gasket and fluid pump seal rings.
1. Remove and discard the fluid pump gasket.
2. Remove and discard the fluid pump seal ring (square cut).
  
  Fig 1: Removing Fluid Pump Gasket And Fluid Pump Seal Rings
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the fluid pump support seal ring.

Fig 2: Removing Fluid Pump Support Seal Ring
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Remove the fluid pump housing.
1. Remove the six fluid pump screws.
2. Remove the fluid pump support and gear and the fluid pump adapter plate.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Fluid Pump Housing
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Inspect the fluid pump support needle bearings and cage for scored or missing rollers and alignment of lube holes. If damage to the components are indicated, install a new pump.

Fig 4: Inspecting Fluid Pump Support Needle Bearings And Cage
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Inspect the coast clutch feed hole for blockage or damage. If damage to the components is indicated, install a new pump.
1. Rotate the pump bearing and locate the coast clutch feed hole.
2. Inspect the coast clutch feed hole for blockage or damage.
  
  Fig 5: Inspecting Coast Clutch Feed Hole For Blockage Or Damage
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: A rough casting on the pump surface crescent is not a flaw.

NOTE: The fluid pump gears are part of the pump assembly and are not serviced separately.

Fig 6: Removing Fluid Pump Gears And Front Pump Adapter Plate

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the fluid pump gears and front pump adapter plate.
Remove the drive gear O-ring seal and discard. Inspect the fluid pump gears for cracks and scoring. Install a new front pump support and gear assembly if damaged.

Fig 7: Removing Drive Gear O-Ring Seal
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Inspect front pump.
1. Inspect the front pump support gear pockets for scoring and wear.
2. Clean and inspect the front and rear input shaft bushings.
  
  Fig 8: Inspecting Front Pump
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Inspect the fluid pump adapter plate for scoring and wear.

NOTE: The fluid pump-to-converter housing bushing is not serviced separately. If service is required, installation of a new converter housing will be needed.

Fig 9: Inspecting Fluid Pump-To-Converter Housing Bushing And Converter Hub-To-Converter Housing Seal

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Inspect the fluid pump-to-converter housing bushing and converter hub-to-converter housing seal. Install a new converter housing assembly if necessary.
Using the special tool, remove the converter hub-to-converter housing seal.

Fig 10: Removing Converter Hub-To-Converter Housing Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.