Beginning mid-November, 1983, service parts became available to service the oil pump rotor and slide of the pump body assembly, on all 700-R4 transmissions. This service procedure on all 700-R4 transmissions must be followed to assure proper end clearance on the oil pump rotor and slide.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Disassembly of the oil pump
A. Disassemble the oil pump body assembly following procedures outlined in the service manual. Refer to Figure No. 1 for the THM 700-R4 transmission oil pump body assembly.
2. Selecting the pump rotor and slide
A. Use a micrometer to measure the original pump rotor and slide thickness accurately (Figure No. 2). To obtain the most accurate reading, measure on flat undamaged surfaces. The oil pump rotor and slides for the THM 700-R4 transmissions are the same.
B. Using the original part measurement, order replacement parts according to the following selective charts.
CHART NUMBER 1 THM 700-R4 SELECTIVE PUMP ROTOR
Part Thickness Thickness Number in MM in Inches ------ ----- --------- 8634091 17.948 - 17.961 0.7066 - 0.7071 8634092 17.961 - 17.974 0.7071 - 0.7076 8634093 17.974 - 17.987 0.7076 - 0.7081 8634094 17.987 - 18.000 0.7081 - 0.7086 8634095 18.000 - 18.013 0.7086 - 0.7091
Chart 2 THM 700-R4 SELECTIVE PUMP SLIDE
Part Thickness Thickness Number in MM in Inches ------ ----- ---------- 8634081 17.948 - 17.961 0.7066 - 0.7071 86340822 17.961 - 17.974 0.7071 - 0.7076 8634083 17.974 - 17.987 0.7076 - 0.7081 8634084 17.987 - 18.000 0.7081 - 0.7086 8634085 18.000 - 18.013 0.7086 - 0.7091
C. Hone both sides of the replacement rotor and slide to remove any burrs and measure the replacement parts with a micrometer to assure proper selection.
3. Assembly:
A. Reassemble the oil pump assembly following procedures outlined in the service manual.
B. After assembling the oil pump onto the transmission, install the converter and check for proper rotor and slide clearance by turning the converter. The converter should turn freely. If the converter does not turn freely, recheck the pump rotor and slide selection.
C. Install the transmission into the vehicle.
D. Before road testing the vehicle, install an oil pressure gage into the transmission and check oil pressure. Refer to the service manual for oil pressure specifications.
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