Converter Housing and Fluid Pump: Disassembly

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Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Pump Gasket & Fluid Pump Seal Rings

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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 2: Identifying Fluid Pump Support Seal Ring

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Remove the fluid pump support seal ring.

Fig 3: Identifying Fluid Pump Housing

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Remove the fluid pump housing.
1. Remove the 6 fluid pump screws.
2. Remove the fluid pump support and gear and the fluid pump adapter plate.

Fig 4: Inspecting Fluid Pump Support Needle Bearings & Cage For Scored Or Missing Rollers & Alignment Of Lube Holes

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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 5: Rotating Pump Bearing & Coast Clutch Feed Hole

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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 6: Identifying Fluid Pump Gears & Front Pump Adapter Plate

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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.

Remove the fluid pump gears and front pump adapter plate.

Fig 7: Removing Drive Gear O-Ring Seal

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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 8: Locating Front Pump

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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.
Inspect the fluid pump adapter plate for scoring and wear.

Fig 9: Installing New Converter Housing Assembly

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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.

Inspect the fluid pump-to-converter housing bushing and converter hub-to-converter housing seal. Install a new converter housing assembly if necessary.

Fig 10: Identifying Special Tools (307-001)

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Using the special tool, remove the converter hub-to-converter housing seal.