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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 26941 Bearing Race Remover
    • J 23907 Slide Hammer

    Object Number: 38375  Size: SH
  1. Remove the reverse idler shaft bracket bolts.
  2. Remove the bracket.

  3. Object Number: 105688  Size: SH
  4. Remove the following parts in order:
  5. 3.1. The reverse idler gear
    3.2. The roller bearing
    3.3. The reverse idler shaft

    Object Number: 38379  Size: SH
  6. Remove the following parts in order:
  7. 4.1. The countershaft extension bearing race
    4.2. The shim
    4.3. The funnel
    4.4. Remove the outer and inner output shaft seals (pry out the seals with a suitable tool).

    Object Number: 388476  Size: SH
  8. Remove the mainshaft bearing race retainer ring.
  9. Important: Do not replace the bearing race unless inspection shows bearing race damage.

  10. Remove the mainshaft bearing race using the J 26941 and the J 23907 .