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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 26900-5 Vernier Caliper
    • J 36850 Transjel® Transmission Assembly Lubricant
  1. Install the direct clutch to the transmission case.

  2. Object Number: 153961  Size: SH
  3. Apply J 36850 to the thrust bearing and races.
  4. Install the following components to the forward clutch:
  5. • The rear planetary ring gear thrust bearing race (3)
    • The thrust bearing (2)
    • The forward clutch No. 1 race (1)

    Object Number: 153962  Size: SH
  6. Carefully install the forward clutch (1) to the transmision case in order to prevent dropping the thrust bearing and races.

  7. Object Number: 153964  Size: SH
  8. Measure the height difference between the forward clutch (2) input shaft and the transmission case (1) using the J 26900-5 .
  9. Specification
    Forward clutch input shaft-to-transmission case height difference (standard): 3.0 mm (0.118 in)

    Remove and reinstall if less than the specification.


    Object Number: 153965  Size: SH
  10. Apply J 36850 to the forward thrust bearing and race.
  11. Install the forward thrust bearing and race to the front of the forward clutch.