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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 34826 Hub Nut Socket
    • J 8614-01 Countershaft Driven Gear Holder
    • J 35421 Rack End Bushing Installer
    • J 8092 Driver Handle
    • J 37758 Countershaft Rear Plug Installer

    Object Number: 164426  Size: SH
  1. Remove the 13 bolts and the rear case cover (1) from the transaxle case.

  2. Object Number: 164431  Size: SH
  3. Unstake the intermediate shaft locknut (1) and unstake the counter shaft locknut.

  4. Object Number: 164435  Size: SH
  5. Install the J 8614-01 onto the countershaft driven gear (2) in order to hold the countershaft driven gear (1) stationary during the removal of the intermediate shaft lock nut.
  6. Use the J 34826 in order to remove the intermediate shaft locknut from the intermediate shaft.
  7. Remove the J 8614-01 from the countershaft driven gear.

  8. Object Number: 164437  Size: SH
  9. Remove the intermediate shaft (2) from the transaxle case (1).

  10. Object Number: 164442  Size: SH
  11. Use the J 35421 with the J 8092 and a hydraulic press (1) in order to remove the countershaft drive gear from the transaxle case.
  12. Remove the countershaft drive gear inner bearing (2) from the transaxle case.
  13. Remove the crush sleeve from the countershaft drive gear.

  14. Object Number: 164445  Size: SH
  15. Remove the countershaft drive gear outer race snap ring (2) from the countershaft drive gear outer race (1).
  16. Use the J 37758 with the J 8092 and a hydraulic press in order to remove the countershaft drive gear outer race from the transaxle case.