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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 36850 Transjel®
    • J 43770 Main Lube Converter Relief Valve Spring Compressor
    • J 43772 Torque Converter Seal Installer
    • J 43773 Valve Spring Compressor
    • J 24459-5 Spring Compressor Adapter

    Object Number: 1440171  Size: SH
  1. Position the oil pump cover assembly (1) so that the rear of the assembly is facing down.
  2. Install the torque converter clutch (TCC) valve (2).
  3. Install the TCC valve spring (3) and stop (4).

  4. Object Number: 1207848  Size: SH
  5. Install J 24459-5  (1) onto J 43770  (2).

  6. Object Number: 1424538  Size: SH
  7. Align J 43770  (5) and J 24459-5  (4) with the oil pump cover so that the following conditions are met:
  8. • The threaded rod is facing down.
    • Two bolt holes align with 2 bolt holes in the oil pump cover.
  9. Install J 43770  (5) onto the oil pump cover assembly (1).
  10. Install 2 oil pump cover retaining bolts (2).
  11. Align the slot in J 24459-5  (4) to allow installing the retainer pin (3).
  12. Using J 24459-5  (4) and J 43770  (5), compress the TCC valve spring until the retainer pin (3) can be installed.
  13. Install the pin through oil pump cover (1). Make sure the pin is below the oil pump cover surface.
  14. Relieve the TCC valve spring tension.
  15. Remove J 24459-5  (4) and J 43770  (5).

  16. Object Number: 1423512  Size: SH
  17. Install the TCC relief valve (1) and spring (2).

  18. Object Number: 1423547  Size: SH
  19. Using J 43773  (2), compress the TCC relief valve spring until the retaining clip (1) can be installed.
  20. Install the clip. Make sure the retaining clip is below the surface of the oil pump cover.

  21. Object Number: 1423582  Size: SH
  22. Install the oil pump lube regulator valve (1).
  23. Install the oil pump lube regulator valve spring (2).
  24. Install the oil pump lube regulator valve stop (3).

  25. Object Number: 1423583  Size: SH
  26. Align the slot of J 24459-5  (2) with retainer pin (1) hole.
  27. Using J 24459-5  (2), compress the oil pump lube regulator valve spring until the retainer pin (1) can be installed.
  28. Install the retainer pin (1). Make sure the pin is below the surface of the oil pump cover.

  29. Object Number: 1423506  Size: SH
  30. Install the 1-2-3-4 clutch backfill valve (1).
  31. Install the 1-2-3-4 clutch backfill valve spring (2).
  32. Install the 1-2-3-4 clutch backfill valve stop.

  33. Object Number: 1440175  Size: SH
  34. Using J 43773  (2), compress the 1-2-3-4 clutch backfill valve spring until the retaining clip (1) can be installed.
  35. Install the retaining clip (1). Make sure the retaining clip is below the surface of the oil pump cover.

  36. Object Number: 1423504  Size: SH
  37. Install the pressure regulator valve (1).
  38. Install the pressure regulator valve spring (2) and stop (3).

  39. Object Number: 1207848  Size: SH
  40. Install J 24459-5  (1) onto J 43770  (2).

  41. Object Number: 1423195  Size: SH
  42. Install J 43770  (5) onto the oil pump cover assembly.
  43. Install 2 bolts (2).
  44. Align J 24459-5  (4) slot with the retainer pin (3).
  45. Using J 43770 and J 24459-5 , compress the pressure regulator valve spring until the stop is past the pin hole.
  46. Install the retainer pin (3). Make sure the pin is below the surface of the oil pump cover.
  47. Relieve the spring pressure.
  48. Remove J 24459-5 and J 43770 .

Converter Housing/Oil Pump Cover Assembly


    Object Number: 1207567  Size: SH
  1. Position the oil pump assembly (2) on the work table so that the rear of the pump is facing up.
  2. Align the locating pin holes in the torque converter housing to case channel plate (1) with the locating pins (3) in the oil pump assembly (2).
  3. Make sure the bolt holes in the torque converter housing to case channel plate (1) align with the bolt holes in the oil pump assembly (2).
  4. Install the torque converter housing to case channel plate (1) onto the oil pump assembly (2).

  5. Object Number: 1207584  Size: SH
  6. Position the oil pump cover assembly (5) on the work table so that the stator shaft (4) is facing up.
  7. Align, as a unit, the oil pump assembly (1) and the torque converter housing to case channel plate (3) so that the following conditions are met:
  8. •  Oil pump locating pins (2) align with the holes in the oil pump cover assembly (5).
    • The oil pump assembly bolt holes align with the bolt holes of the oil pump cover assembly.
  9. Install, as a unit, the oil pump assembly (1) and the torque converter housing to case channel plate (2) onto the oil pump cover assembly (5).
  10. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  11. Install 5 bolts (6).
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft)


    Object Number: 1207713  Size: SH
  13. Align the tangs of the thrust washer (5) with the slots at the base of the oil pump cover assembly rear hub.
  14. Install the thrust washer (5) onto the oil pump cover assembly. The thrust washer snaps into place.
  15. Install 3 new overlap seal rings (6) onto the oil pump cover assembly rear hub.
  16. Install a new overlap seal ring (2) onto the middle of the stator shaft (3).
  17. Install a new overlap seal ring (1) onto the front of the stator shaft (3).

  18. Object Number: 1332674  Size: SH
  19. Position the oil pump cover module (5) on the work table so that the stator shaft is facing up.
  20. Align the bolt holes of the torque converter housing to case channel plate gasket (2) with the bolt holes in the torque converter housing to case channel plate (4).
  21. Apply J 36850 or an equivalent lubricant to the gasket face nearest the torque converter housing to case channel plate.
  22. Install the gasket onto the torque converter housing to case channel plate.
  23. Apply J 36850 or an equivalent lubricant onto the outside diameter (OD) of the oil pump assembly (3).

  24. Object Number: 1235367  Size: SH
  25. Install 2 M10 x 1.5 guide bolts (2) into the oil pump cover module (3).
  26. Align the converter housing bolt holes with the bolt holes in the oil pump cover module.
  27. Install the converter housing onto the guide bolts and onto the oil pump cover module.
  28. Remove the guide bolts from the oil pump cover module.

  29. Object Number: 1207880  Size: SH
  30. Inspect the bolt seals (2) for nicks or other damage. Replace damaged seals.
  31. Install seals (2) onto 10 bolts (1).
  32. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1207885  Size: SH
  33. Install 10 bolts (1) into the converter housing to retain the oil pump cover module.
  34. Tighten
    In a criss-cross pattern, tighten the bolts to 56 N·m (42 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1235611  Size: SH
  35. Align the oil seal assembly (2) with the oil pump body so that the double edges face the pump body hub.
  36. Using J 43772 , install the oil seal assembly into the pump body hub.
  37. Specification
    The seal installed depth measurement is flush to 0.25 mm (0.010 in) below the oil pump body surface.