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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 45053 Universal Clamp Press


    Object Number: 749465  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the front differential transfer drive gear assembly rear bearing assembly, located in the transmission case cover assembly, before installing the front differential transfer drive gear assembly (14) to be sure that all roller bearings are in the correct position.
  2. Important: When the front differential transfer drive gear assembly (14) is installed correctly, the front differential transfer drive gear assembly and the output gear will mesh evenly. If not, the front differential transfer drive gear assembly did not clear all 4-5 clutch plates in the 4-5 clutch assembly or is not seated into the front differential transfer drive gear assembly rear bearing assembly, located in the transmission case cover assembly.

  3. Using J 45053 install the front differential transfer drive gear assembly (14) to the transmission case assembly.

  4. Object Number: 749464  Size: SH
  5. Install the front differential transfer drive gear thrust bearing washer (264) onto the front differential transfer drive gear assembly (14).
  6. Important: Install the front differential transfer drive gear thrust bearing assembly (263) with the flange up.

  7. Install the front differential transfer drive gear thrust bearing assembly (263) onto the front differential transfer drive gear thrust bearing washer (264).