Pump Assembly: Assembly

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NOTE: All the valves should 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: Illustration Steps-1, 2, 3, 4, 5 And 6
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NOTE: Prior to installation, lightly lubricate the gearotor gears with clean automatic transmission fluid.

Fig 2: Installing 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: Measuring Pump Gear To Pump Body Clearance
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Install the separator plate.

Fig 4: Installing 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 alignment pins should move freely when installing the band strap.

Fig 5: Assembling Control Body And Stator Assembly Onto Pump Body

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Using the special tools, assemble the control body and stator assembly onto the pump 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 the bolts.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Pump Assembly Bolts
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Lubricate and install a new overdrive piston.

Fig 7: Installing Overdrive Piston
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Install the overdrive piston return spring.

Fig 8: Installing Overdrive Piston Return Spring
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Install new pump seals.

Fig 9: Installing Pump Seals
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Install the pump outer diameter square-cut front pump seal with the white stripe facing out.

Fig 10: Installing Pump Outer Diameter Square-Cut Front Pump Seal
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Install the a new front pump seal, using the special tool.

Fig 11: Installing Front Pump Seal
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Install a new front pump stator support seal.

Fig 12: Installing 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: Installing Pump Thrust Washer And 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.