January 29, 2020
Bushwhacked! Keys to Avoiding Preventable Bushing Problems
Brian Wing
Required tool kit 41005-TL is no longer in production. Check with your distributor for availability.
Sonnax offers replacement pump bushing 41005-01 for Mitsubishi F4A41/42/51, F5A51, R4/V4A51 and R5/V5A51 pumps. This precision steel-backed, ball-indented bushing restores operational clearances for proper sealing and lubrication. 41005-01 has a full bearing surface with no cut-out to compromise bearing integrity.
Correct installation staking the bushing into the pump housing. This series of pumps are difficult to reassemble properly. There are no pins or mating features to ensure proper alignment of the pump halves. Sonnax offers pump alignment tool [41005-TL] to correctly align the pump halves during reassembly.
Sonnax valve body layouts provide a detailed overview of individual units making it quick and easy to determine what’s available for the specific valve body you’re working on. See all Sonnax valve body layouts.
January 29, 2020
Brian Wing