Hi Frank,


Just so I understand your explanation, the Pump can be removed without removing the Bell Housing.

1) First order of business is to pull the Torque Converter. There is mention about removing a small Plastic Plug, and I see some cautionary notes about the 'Tabs' being prone to breaking. What would cause them to break during the process?

2) From what I can see, there are several Bushings and a Seal located on the Input Shaft just forward of the Pump. Those get removed. Then the Pump needs to be removed. You indicated a double hook puller is used to pull the Pump off the shaft. You also mention "it would best be done without removing the front cover of the trans, as the bolts that retain the pump in the front cover come from the inside". This is where I get confused. If the bolts that secure the Pump come from the inside and through the Bell Housing, how can they be removed without removing the front cover? I see no nuts holding the pump to the four bolts, so I am assuming the Pump is threaded for the bolts.

Sorry for the details, but the time to educate myself is now, not in the middle of the job.

Thanks Again,
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