Suburban 3/4 Ton 4WD V8-305 5.0L (1986)
Fig. 8 Installing pressure plate
Fig. 9 Installing pressure plate springs
8.
Position pump housing on two wood blocks and push parts down into place as shown in Fig. 8.
9.
Lubricate outside diameter and chamfer of pressure plate with Vaseline to insure against damage to O-ring seals in housing. Then install pressure
plate in housing over dowel pins.Ported face of pressure plate goes toward pump ring, Fig. 8.
10.
Using a 2-3/4 inch diameter sleeve to apply pressure to outer edge of pressure plate only, press pressure plate into seat. Pressure plate will travel
about 1/16 inch to seat. Do not press or hammer on center of pressure plate as to do so will cause permanent distortion resulting in pump
failure.
11.
Install two pressure plate springs, one over each dowel pin in pump housing, Fig. 9.
Fig. 10 Installing end plate & retaining ring
