Washer Pump: Disassembly

1985 Chevrolet Step Van P20, 6.2 J, Automatic, 475/M40SECTION Disassembly
  1. Squeeze solenoid cover and remove. Remove ratchet dog retaining screw. Hold solenoid plunger in position and lift solenoid assembly and ratchet dog from pump frame. Separate ratchet dog from solenoid mounting plate.
  2. Disconnect ratchet pawl spring, remove pawl retaining ring and slide ratchet pawl off cam follower shaft. Remove ratchet dog from pump frame, move ratchet wheel spring out of shaft groove and slide ratchet wheel off its shaft.
  3. Separate pump and pump actuator plate from frame by pulling pump housing until grooves in housing clear frame. Remove actuator plate from ratchet wheel and cam follower shafts. Remove screws attaching valve assembly to pump housing and remove valve.
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