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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 26958 Output Shaft Aligning & Loading Tool
    • J 25025 Dial Indicator Post
    • J 28588 Gage
    • J 8001 Dial Indicator

    Object Number: 15762  Size: SH

    Important: The J 26958 and J 26958-10B should still be in place from the Input Shaft End Play Check procedure.

  1. Install J 28588 , J 8001 , and J 25025 .

  2. Object Number: 20684  Size: SH
  3. Position the gage extension between the open ends of the selective snap ring (644) on the reaction sun gear.
  4. Swing the feeler gage of J 28588 under the extension shoulder.
  5. Set the dial indicator so that the pointer is at zero.

  6. Object Number: 15763  Size: SH
  7. Position the selective snap ring (644) under the gage extension shoulder.
  8. Remove the feeler gage from under the extension shoulder.
  9. The dial indicator should read 0.33 to -0.33mm (0.013 to -0.005 in).
  10. Record the reading.
  11. In order to select the correct snap ring, refer to the reaction sun gear to input drum selective snap ring table in End Play Specifications .
  12. Measure the new or used snap ring (644) with a micrometer.