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Transmission End Play Check

NOTE: Check transmission end play before disassembly. If end play is not within specification, check for damaged components.
  1. Position transmission with oil pump facing up. Remove one oil pump retaining bolt and washer, and replace it using an 11" bolt and lock nut. Install Pump Remover/End Play Fixture (J-24773-A) and End Play Adapter (J-25022-A) on end of turbine shaft. See Fig 1 .
  2. Clamp dial indicator on long bolt. Position indicator tip on end play fixture. Zero dial indicator. Pull up on pump remover. Note dial indicator reading. Transmission end play should be .005-.036" (.13-.91 mm). Check for worn components if end play is not within specification.
Fig 1: Checking Transmission End Play
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