Oil Pump: Disassembly

1984 GMC Suburban K2500, 5.7 M, StandardSECTION Disassembly
  1. Compress regulator boost valve bushing against pressure regulator spring. Carefully remove snap ring.
    CAUTION: Pressure regulator spring is very tightly compressed.
  2. Remove regulator boost valve bushing, valve and pressure regulator spring. Remove regulator valve, spring retainer, and spacer(s) (if present). Remove 5 pump cover attaching bolts noting different lengths and positions. Separate cover from body. Mark drive and driven gears for reassembly reference and remove from pump body. See Figure.
  3. Reassembly of pump gears in same position will ensure quietest operation. Remove retaining pin and bore plug from end of regulator bore. Remove 2 oil seal rings from cover. Remove pump-to-forward clutch housing thrust washer.
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