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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 36850 Transjel® Lubricant
    • J 44587 Main Shaft Holder

    Object Number: 1216913  Size: SH
  1. Position the transmission case so that the front of the case is facing up.
  2. Remove 2 bolts (2) from J 44587  (1).
  3. Remove J 44587 from the power take-off (PTO) access.

  4. Object Number: 1217467  Size: SH
  5. Apply J 36850 or equivalent lubricant to the thrust bearing assembly (1).
  6. Notice: Installing the thrust bearing incorrectly may cause permanent damage to the transmission.

  7. Align the thrust bearing (1) so that the blue stripe on the thrust bearing is facing towards the input carrier assembly.
  8. Install the thrust bearing (1) into the input carrier assembly.

  9. Object Number: 1216915  Size: SH
  10. Install the 1-2-3-4, 4-5-6 clutch assembly (1).
  11. Rotate the clutch assembly until the assembly seats.
  12. Make sure one of the following is visible through the turbine speed sensor hole in the transmission case:
  13. • The teeth of the PTO gear
    • The teeth of the turbine tone wheel