Disassembly [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure
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- INSPECT FRONT OIL PUMP BODY SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 1
- REMOVE STATOR SHAFT ASSEMBLY
- Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 16 bolts and stator shaft assembly from the front oil pump body sub-assembly.
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NOTE:
Keep the gears in the order they were removed.
- INSPECT CLEARANCE OF FRONT OIL PUMP AND GEAR BODY SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 2
- REMOVE FRONT OIL PUMP BODY O-RING
- Remove the front oil pump body O-ring from the front oil pump body sub-assembly.
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- REMOVE FRONT OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR
- Remove the front oil pump drive gear from the front oil pump body sub-assembly.
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- REMOVE FRONT OIL PUMP DRIVEN GEAR
- Remove the front oil pump driven gear from the front oil pump body sub-assembly.
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- REMOVE FRONT OIL PUMP OIL SEAL
- Secure the front oil pump body sub-assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
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NOTE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
- Using SST, remove the front oil pump oil seal from the front oil pump body sub-assembly.