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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J-36850 Transjel Lubricant
    • J-45053 Universal Clamp Press

    Object Number: 1850804  Size: SH
  1. Apply J-36850 lubricant to the coast clutch hub thrust washer (226).
  2. Install the coast clutch hub thrust washer (226) with the flat surface facing up, and with the tangs engaged into the second coast clutch spring (224).

  3. Object Number: 749815  Size: SH
  4. While holding the second coast clutch hub and sprag assembly (11) together, install into the fluid pump assembly.

  5. Object Number: 749816  Size: SH
  6. Place a straight edge on top of the second clutch sprag outer race thrust washer.
  7. Measure the distance (b) from the bottom of the straight edge and the fluid pump assembly.
  8. Specification
    Installed height: 51.09 - 51.71 mm (2.011 - 2.036 in)

  9. If the installed height is greater than specifications, the second coast clutch hub did not clear all the second clutch fiber plates. Index again the clutch hub and plates until within specifications.

  10. Object Number: 749825  Size: SH
  11. Rotate the transmission assembly as shown.
  12. Install the J-45053 press on the fluid pump assembly.
  13. • Do not allow the second clutch sprag assembly to separate from the clutch plates.
    • Back out the forcing screw of the J-45053 press to ensure, ample clearance of the input shaft.
  14. Install the fluid pump assembly.
  15. • Do not allow the input shaft splines to touch the bushings in the fluid pump assembly.
    • Align the holes of the fluid pump assembly to the transmission case.
    • Do not allow the second clutch sprag assembly to separate from the clutch plates.
  16. Lightly press the fluid pump body into the transmission case assembly in order to seat the fluid pump assembly in place.

  17. Object Number: 749357  Size: SH

    Caution: Do not use bolts longer than 28 mm. Using bolts longer than 28 mm will cause internal damage to the transmission.

  18. Install the 8 - M8 x 1.25 x 28 mm fluid pump to case bolts (5) and hand tighten.

  19. Object Number: 773186  Size: SH
  20. Rotate the transmission assembly so that the fluid pump assembly is facing up.
  21. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  22. Tighten the fluid pump to case bolts in the correct sequence to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).