Stator Support and Gear Assembly: Disassembly

Remove and discard the stator support assembly seal.

Fig 1: Locating Stator Support Assembly Seal
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Install 7/8 Inch to 1 Inch Collet 303-D020 on the input shaft seal.

Fig 2: Installing Input Shaft Seal
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Assemble Slide Hammer 100-001 and 7/8 Inch to 1 Inch Collet 303-D020 and remove and discard the input shaft seal.

Fig 3: Removing Input Shaft Seal
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Remove the drive sprocket thrust washer.

Fig 4: Identifying Drive Sprocket Thrust Washer
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Using a suitable tool, remove the stator support-to-torque converter seal.

Fig 5: Removing Stator Support-To-Torque Converter Seal
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NOTE: Note the location of the Torx head and the hex head bolts for assembly.

Remove the 4 bolts and the stator support feed tube.

Fig 6: Locating Stator Support Feed Tube
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Remove and discard the gasket for the feed tube assembly.

Fig 7: Locating Feed Tube Assembly Gasket
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Clean and inspect the stator support assembly for damage and install new, if necessary.