First pull in and out on the input shaft to get some idea of how much end play you have in case you might want to add shims. Remove the front band adjuster completely. Remove the ten valve body bolts and turn the output shaft until the park rod can pull out. Remove the pump bolts, spray some WD40 around it, then gently pry between the lugs that are between the front drum and the sun gear shell. Or, screw a couple 3/8 bolts (tailshaft housing bolts) into the two threaded pump holes, and pry against the inside of the bell with something like some fairly large channelocks. A pry bar, or a tiny hammer; anything with a 90 degree bend in it. Easy to check the clutches and band now. Some half inch bolts to take the pump apart...nothing to it. Stay tuned for re-assembly!
