Front Unit End Play Check

1983 Chevrolet Sportvan G10, 5.7 LSECTION Front Unit End Play Check
  1. With transmission removed, remove one oil pump attaching bolt and washer at 10 o'clock position. Install Slide Hammer Bolt (J-6125) into bolt hole. Mount Dial Indicator (J-8001) on bolt.
  2. Press turbine shaft to rear and output shaft forward to eliminate slack. Set indicator tip to register with end of turbine shaft. Zero dial indicator. Pull out on turbine shaft and note measurement. End play should be .003-.024" (.08-.61 mm).
  3. If end play is not within specification, select correct thrust washer for use at reassembly. Thrust washer controlling end play is located between pump cover and forward clutch housing. See FRONT UNIT THRUST WASHERSΒ .
FRONT UNIT THRUST WASHERS

Washer Thickness I.D. Number (1) Color Code
.060-.064" 0 Yellow
.071-.075" 1 Blue
.082-.086" 2 Red
.093-.097" 3 Brown
.104-.108" 4 Green
.115-.119" 5 Black
.126-.130" 6 Purple
(1) Oil soaked washers may discolor. Measure washers for actual thickness.
RENDER: 1.0x

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