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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 23907 Slide Hammer
    • J 26941 Bearing and Bushing Remover

    Object Number: 4849  Size: SH
  1. If 2WD vehicle, using J 26941 and J 23907 , remove the slip yoke seal.

  2. Object Number: 4847  Size: SH
  3. If 4WD vehicle, remove the bolts and the main shaft rear bearing retainer from the rear case.

  4. Object Number: 4848  Size: SH
  5. If 4WD vehicle, use a brass drift to remove the main shaft rear bearing from the rear case.

  6. Object Number: 4845  Size: SH

    Important: The shift shaft rear bushing in the rear case is not serviceable.

  7. Using the J 23907 , remove the rear case shift shaft bushing. The shift shaft bushing may come out without having to use the J 23907 .

  8. Object Number: 761081  Size: SH
  9. Inspect the countershaft rear bearing race. Refer to Front and Rear Housings Cleaning and Inspection.
  10. If the bearing is faulty, use a suitable blind hole puller and a slide hammer to remove the bearing race.