2001 Mazda Tribute ES, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Assembly Note

NOTE: The identification dot on the pump driven gear must face downward.
  1. Install the pump driven gear.
    Fig 1: Installing Pump Driven Gear
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  2. Install the pump drive gear assembly.
    1. Install the pump drive gear.
    2. Install the pump drive gear insert.
    Fig 2: Installing Pump Drive Gear Assembly
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  3. Using the special tool, measure the clearance between each gear and the pump body face.
    Fig 3: Measuring Clearance Between Gears And Pump Body
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    1. If the clearance exceeds specification, install a new pump assembly.
  4. Install the special tool.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tool
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  5. Align the pump support assembly. Fill the pump gear cavity with MERCON(R) Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transaxle Fluid to the top of the gears. Align the pump guide screws.
    Fig 5: Installing Pump Body
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    1. Install the pump body.
    2. Install the pump body separator plate.
    3. Install the pump body separator plate gasket onto the pump body.
    4. Install the pump support.
    NOTE: Install the four pump support bolts in the pump support holes, and remove the special tool. Then install the last two bolts.
  6. Install the six pump support bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing Six Pump Support Bolts
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