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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 44736 Bridge and Forcing Screw
    • J 44737 Shift Rail Bearing Remover

    Object Number: 722699  Size: SH

    Important: Only remove the bearing races if replacing the bearing race or if the mating bearings are being replaced. The bearing race and the mating bearings must be replaced together. Do not use the bearing race again after removal.

  1. Inspect the bearings for damage or wear. Refer to Bearings and Spacers Cleaning and Inspection .
  2. Using a brass drift and hammer, remove the mainshaft intermediate bearing race from the intermediate case.
  3. Using a brass drift and hammer, remove the countershaft intermediate bearing race from the intermediate case

  4. Object Number: 722698  Size: SH

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

  5. Inspect the bearings for damage or wear. Refer to Bearings and Spacers Cleaning and Inspection .
  6. Remove the shift rail bearing from the intermediate case using the J 44736  (1) and the J 44737  (2). Expand the J 44737  (2) to fit securely in the bearing.