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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 29837-A Output Shaft Support Fixture
    • J 36850 Transjel Lubricant

    Object Number: 5463  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the input carrier captive thrust bearing assembly. To check the captive thrust bearing in the input carrier (662) for wear, place a bushing or an output shaft sleeve (690) onto the bearing race and turn it with the palm of your hand. Do not touch the pinion gears. Any imperfections will be felt through the bushing.

  2. Object Number: 1960168  Size: SH
  3. Install the thrust bearing assembly (663) on the input carrier (662). Retain bearing with J 36850 transjel lubricant .
  4. Install the input carrier assembly (662) onto the output shaft. The carrier assembly can be either a 4 or 5 pinion design, depending on model.

  5. Object Number: 13271  Size: SH

    Note: 

       • Do not reuse the old output shaft to input carrier retainer (661).
       • Do not over expand the new output shaft to input carrier retainer during installation.

  6. Install a new output shaft to input carrier retainer (661).

  7. Object Number: 588767  Size: SH
  8. Remove the J 29837-A support fixture .