Oil Pump: Disassembly
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- Compress regulator boost valve bushing against pressure regulator spring. Carefully remove snap ring.CAUTION: Pressure regulator spring is very tightly compressed.
- Remove regulator boost valve bushing, valve and pressure regulator spring. Remove regulator valve, spring retainer, and spacer(s) (if present). Remove 5 pump cover attaching bolts noting different lengths and positions. Separate cover from body. Mark drive and driven gears for reassembly reference and remove from pump body. See Figure.
- Reassembly of pump gears in same position will ensure quietest operation. Remove retaining pin and bore plug from end of regulator bore. Remove 2 oil seal rings from cover. Remove pump-to-forward clutch housing thrust washer.