Component Removal

1987 Pontiac Grand Prix Brougham, 5.0 HSECTION Component Removal
  1. If necessary, pry oil pump seal from pump. Remove pump-to-case bolts and washers. Install Oil Pump Remover (J-24773-5) on turbine shaft. See Figure . Remove oil pump assembly from case. Remove pump-to-case gasket and tanged oil deflector plate located under pump.
  2. Remove 4th clutch plate-to-case snap ring. Grasp turbine shaft and lift overdrive assembly and 4th clutch plates from case. Remove clutch plates from overdrive assembly and remaining steel plate from case.
  3. Remove overdrive internal gear-to-carrier thrust washer from inside internal gear. Remove internal gear and internal gear-to-support thrust washer from case.
  4. Using a spring compressor, compress 4th clutch spring and retainer assembly. Remove support-to-clutch snap ring, spring and retainer. Remove compressor from retainer assembly. Lift 4th clutch piston from case.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.