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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 8001 Dial Indicator Set
    • J 25025-B Guide Pin Set
    • J 28585 Snap Ring Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 334755  Size: SH
  1. Assemble the J 25025-B guide pin set by attaching the threaded rod and the dial indicator holder to one of the bolt holes on the transmission case assembly (7).
  2. Assemble the J 8001-3 dial indicator onto the dial indicator holder. Index the J 8001-3 dial indicator to the end of the turbine shaft (502).
  3. Eliminate any slack by pressing down on the turbine shaft (502).
  4. Using the J 28585 snap ring remover , apply upward pressure on the output carrier assembly to remove free play in the retainer ring.
  5. Set the J 8001-3 dial indicator to 0.
  6. Pull up on the turbine shaft (502) while holding up the output carrier assembly with the J 28585 snap ring remover . The correct end play is between 0.102-0.559 mm (0.004-0.022 in).
  7. Note: During reassembly, the front end play check must be repeated in order to verify the accuracy of the selective washer.

  8. Record this measurement for future reference.
  9. Remove the tools.