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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 44528 Output Carrier Bearing Race Remover
    • J 43797 Output Carrier Bearing Race Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1217231  Size: SH
  1. Position the output carrier assembly (2) on the work table so that the rear of the carrier is facing up.
  2. Install J 44528-1 remover (1) over the hub of the carrier and onto the bearing race (3).
  3. Tighten the J 44528-1 remover screws (4) wrench tight.

  4. Object Number: 1409581  Size: SH
  5. Place 2 wooden blocks (3) on the press. Install J 44528-2 remover/installer (1) into the output carrier assembly.
  6. Position the output carrier assembly (4) so that J 44528-1 remover (2) spans the wooden blocks and the front of the carrier is facing down.
  7. Warning: Pressing the output planetary carrier from the bearing race causes the output carrier to fall from the bearing race. Make sure the output carrier is safely caught when freed from the bearing race. An uncontrolled output carrier could cause personal injury and/or property damage.

  8. Using J 44528-2 remover/installer (1) , press the output carrier assembly (4) from J 44528-1 remover (2).
  9. Remove the bearing race from J 44528-1 remover.
  10. Remove J 44528-2 remover/installer (1) from the output carrier assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1217233  Size: SH
  1. Position the output carrier assembly (3) on the press so that the rear of the carrier is facing up.
  2. Install a new bearing race into J 43797 installer  (1).
  3. Using J 43797 installer  (1), press the bearing race (2) onto the output carrier assembly (3) until J 43797 installer seats.