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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 23907 Slide Hammer
    • J 36190 Driver Handle
    • J 36507 Shift Shaft Detent Bushing Remover and Installer
    • J 36800 Shift Rail Bushing Remover

    Object Number: 761070  Size: SH

    Important: Only remove the shift shaft bushing if the bushing is faulty.

  1. Using the J 36800  (2) and J 23907  (1), remove the shift shaft front housing bushing.

  2. Object Number: 761071  Size: SH

    Important: Discard all bushings removed during this procedure.

  3. Using J 36507  (2) and the J 36190  (1), remove the 2 detent lever bushings.
  4. • Remove 1 bushing at a time.
    • Remove the bushing through the shift shaft bearing bore.

    Object Number: 761076  Size: SH
  5. Inspect the countershaft front bearing race.
  6. Using a suitable blind hole puller and a slide hammer, remove the front countershaft bearing race.

  7. Object Number: 761075  Size: SH
  8. Using a punch and hammer, remove the input shaft bearing from the clutch housing.

  9. Object Number: 761078  Size: SH
  10. If necessary, remove the vent from the front housing. The vent can be removed with a pair of pliers.