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Oil pump

DESCRIPTION

The oil pump (Fig. 13) is located in the pump housing inside the bell housing of the transmission case.

The oil pump consists of an inner and outer gear, a housing, and a cover that also serves as the reaction shaft support.

OPERATION

As the torque converter rotates, the converter hub rotates the inner and outer gears. As the gears rotate, the clearance between the gear teeth increases in the crescent area, and creates a suction at the inlet side of the pump. This suction draws fluid through the pump inlet from the oil pan. As the clearance between the gear teeth in the crescent area decreases, it forces pressurized fluid into the pump outlet and to the valve body.

Fig. 13 Oil Pump Assembly

1 - PUMP SEAL
2 - PUMP BODY
3 - STATOR SHAFT
4 - SEAL RINGS
5 - GEAR
6 - O-RING

AW-4 automatic transmission

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Torque converter

Oil pump

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Transmission ranges and shift lever positions

Transmission control module (TCM)

Hydraulic system

Transmission cooler

Brake transmission shift interlock mechanism