Gear Housing
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4. Inspect the pump cover for damage from excessive heat ‑ charring, blistering, or discoloration. Replace the cover as
required.
5. Remove the base plate and the gasket.
a - Base plate
b - Gasket
IMPORTANT: If only water pump repair procedures are to be performed, hold the driveshaft down while prying/lifting up on
the pump base to prevent the driveshaft from disconnecting from the pinion gear. If the driveshaft separates from the
pinion gear, the gear housing must be disassembled to realign the driveshaft with the pinion gear.
6. Pad the gear housing surface and pry up on the pump base to remove the base.
a - Pry point
b - Pump base
c - Pad
7. The shift shaft O‑rings are located in both the upper pump housing and the lower pump base. The O‑rings should be
replaced as a normal service procedure.
a - Upper housing
b - O‑ring
c - Carrier O‑ring