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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 141 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICING)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONPRESSURE REGULATORINSTALLATION

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Pressure Regulator: Installation

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Installation

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Install the pressure regulator valve (1). Install the pressure regulator isolator spring (3) and the pressure regulator valve spring (2). See Fig 2 .
Install the reverse boost valve (4) in the reverse boost valve sleeve (5). Install the reverse boost valve (4) and sleeve (5) in the oil pump cover. See Fig 2 .
Compress the reverse boost valve sleeve into the bore of the oil pump to expose the retaining ring slot.
Install the reverse boost valve retaining ring, then slowly release tension on the reverse boost valve sleeve. See Fig 1 . Install the transmission oil filter and oil pan. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION.
Lower the vehicle. Fill transmission with appropriate fluid to proper level. See LUBRICATION .

Fig 1: Installed View Of Pressure Regulator

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• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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