Pump and Intermediate Clutch Piston: Assembly

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Using the special tool, install the front pump seal assembly.

Fig 1: Installing Front Pump Seal Assembly
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NOTE: The flats on the inner fluid pump gear have steps that must face the pump body or damage will result.

Fig 2: Identifying Inner And Outer Fluid Pump Gerotor Gears

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Install the inner and outer fluid pump gerotor gears.

NOTE: The reverse clutch cylinder seal rings are larger than the forward clutch cylinder seals.

NOTE: Note that the new seals are square cut on the ends.

Fig 3: Locating Seal Rings

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Install the seal rings.
Install a new front pump seal.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Pump Seal
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Assemble the front pump.
1. Position the pump support to the pump body assembly.
2. Install the bolts.
  - Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
    
    Fig 5: Positioning Pump Support To Pump Body Assembly
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CAUTION: The piston bleed hole must be aligned with the half moon shape in the pump body. Shift problems may occur if installed incorrectly.

NOTE: The piston bleed hole is the only round hole in the pump body.

Fig 6: Identifying Intermediate Clutch Piston

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Install the intermediate clutch.
Once the pump is installed correctly, the bleed hole will be aligned with the pump body as shown.

Fig 7: Aligning Bleed Hole With Pump Body
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