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Tools Required

J 36850 TRANSJEL™


    Object Number: 20234  Size: SH
  1. Install the final drive carrier to case thrust bearing (117) onto the final drive carrier. Retain the bearing with J 36850 .
  2. Install the complete final drive carrier assembly (116) into the transmission case (51).
  3. Install the thrust bearing (700) into the final drive carrier assembly (116). Retain the bearing with J 36850 .
  4. Important: Install the sun gear with the grooved side up (flat side down).

  5. Install the final drive sun gear (115) into the final drive carrier (116).

Special Tools

J 36850 Assembly Lubricant

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 20234  Size: SH
  1. Install the final drive carrier to case thrust bearing (117) onto the final drive carrier. Retain the bearing with J 36850 lubricant .
  2. Install the complete final drive carrier assembly (116) into the transmission case (51).
  3. Install the thrust bearing (700) into the final drive carrier assembly (116). Retain the bearing with J 36850 lubricant .
  4. Note: Install the sun gear with the grooved side up (flat side down).

  5. Install the final drive sun gear (115) into the final drive carrier (116).