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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 44707 T Bar Push Puller
    • J 44728 Bearing Race Remover
    • J 44733 Bearing Race Remover
    • J 44736 Bridge and Forcing Screw
    • J 44737 Shift Rail Bearing Remover

    Object Number: 722218  Size: SH

    Notice:  Do not nick, scratch or damage the sealing surface. The sealing surface is a machined surface. Damage to the machined surface can cause leakage.

    Important: Only remove the bearings if replacing the bearings. Do not use the bearings again after removal.

  1. Inspect the bearings for damage or wear. Refer to Bearings and Spacers Cleaning and Inspection .
  2. Remove the shift rail bearing using the J 44707  (1) and the J 44737  (2).
  3. 2.1. Expand the J 44737  (2) to fit securely in the bearing.
    2.2. Install the J 44707  (1) to the J 44737  (2).
    2.3. Rest the bar of the J 44707  (1) on the case. Do not let the bar of the J 44707 damage the case.
    2.4. Remove the shift rail bearing.

    Object Number: 722224  Size: SH
  4. Remove the countershaft front bearing race using the J 44736  (1) and the J 44728  (2).
  5. 3.1. Install the J 44728  (2) in order for the fingers to fit in the notches in the case.
    3.2. Expand the J 44728  (2) to fit securely in the bearing race.
    3.3. Align the legs of the J 44736 to rest on the webbing of the case.
    3.4. Remove the countershaft front bearing race.

    Object Number: 724204  Size: SH
  6. Remove the countershaft bearing shims and discard.

  7. Object Number: 722220  Size: SH
  8. Remove the mainshaft front bearing race using the J 44736  (1) and the J 44733  (2).
  9. 5.1. With the J 44736  (1) attached to the J 44733  (2), hit the forcing screw in order to bend the input gear oil deflector. This allows the J 44733  (2) to fit under the bearing race.
    5.2. Expand the J 44733  (2) to fit securely under the bearing race.
    5.3. Align the legs of the J 44736 to rest on the webbing of the case.
    5.4. Remove the input shaft bearing race.

    Object Number: 722688  Size: SH
  10. Remove the input gear oil deflector and discard.
  11. Remove the input shaft bearing shims and discard.

  12. Object Number: 722690  Size: SH
  13. Remove the oil trough.

  14. Object Number: 722686  Size: SH
  15. Remove the input shaft seal and discard.

  16. Object Number: 722694  Size: SH
  17. Remove the transmission vent if necessary.

  18. Object Number: 722684  Size: SH
  19. Remove the power take-off (PTO) cover bolts.
  20. Remove the PTO cover.
  21. Remove and discard the PTO cover gasket.