1993 Chevrolet Camaro Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Oil Pump Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove reverse input clutch drum-to-pump thrust washer, pump-to-case gasket and pump-to-case oil seal ring from pump assembly. Remove pump cover retaining bolts. Separate pump cover from pump body.
    CAUTION: Pump slide spring and pressure relief spring rivet are under high pressure. To prevent possible injury, cover springs during removal.
  2. Using needle-nose pliers, compress pump slide spring. Remove from pump by pulling straight out. Remove pump vane rings, pump vanes, pump rotor and rotor guide from pump pocket.
    CAUTION: Keep pump vanes in installed position. If pump vanes are installed upside-down or backwards, they will quickly wear out.
  3. Remove slide from pump pocket. Remove slide seal and seal support from pump slide. See Fig 1. Remove pivot pin and pivot pin spring. Remove seal ring and "O" ring from pump slide. Remove seal retainer and seal from pump body.
  4. Check condition of pump bushing. If bushing is in good condition, DO NOTΒ  remove it. Push inward on converter clutch valve stop to compress spring. Remove snap ring. Remove valve stop, converter clutch apply valve and springs.
  5. Using a small punch, remove pressure relief spring retaining rivet. Remove relief spring and ball. Remove oil screen and "O" ring from pump cover. Using a small screwdriver, compress throttle valve boost valve bushing. Remove snap ring.
  6. On 4L60 models, remove Throttle Valve (T.V.) boost bushing and throttle valve boost valve. On all models, remove reverse boost valve sleeve. Remove reverse boost valve, pressure regulator valve spring and pressure regulator valve.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Oil Pump Assembly
G94G36703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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