Front Pump: Reassembly

1987 Ford Econoline E250, Van Window Extended, 4.9 YSECTION Reassembly
  1. Install drive and driven gear into pump housing with identification mark or chamfered surface of each gear installed toward front of pump housing. Position stator support in pump housing. Install and tighten retaining bolts.
  2. Carefully install 2 new seal rings on stator support. Make sure ends of rings are engaged to lock them in place. Install a new square cut seal on outside diameter of pump housing.
  3. Install selective thrust washer. Place pump on torque converter. Make sure drive gear engages converter hub. Rotate pump to ensure that gears rotate freely.
    NOTE: Different clutch assemblies are used in various models. When disassembling clutches, note number and location of plates used for reassembly reference.
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