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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 26941 Bushing and Bearing Remover - 3-4 in
    • SA9133T Axle Seal Puller
    • SA9133T-1 Axle Seal Puller Adapter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 2002589  Size: SH
  1. Remove the 1 lube fluid pipe retainer bolt (804) and the lube fluid pipe retainer (803) from the torque converter housing (10).
  2. Note: Be careful not to damage the lube fluid pipe.

  3. Remove the lube fluid pipe (805).

  4. Object Number: 2002590  Size: SH
  5. Remove the 3 fluid baffle bolts (810) and the transmission fluid baffle (811).

  6. Object Number: 2002591  Size: SH
  7. Remove the 3 chip collector magnets (812) from the fluid baffle (811).

  8. Object Number: 2002768  Size: SH
  9. Using a hammer and screwdriver, remove the front differential carrier seal assembly (800).

  10. Object Number: 2002769  Size: SH
  11. Using a brass drift and hammer, drive out the front differential bearing race (647) and the front differential carrier bearing shim-selective.

  12. Object Number: 2002592  Size: SH
  13. Remove the 1 front differential transfer drive gear assembly bearing retainer bolt (807) and the front differential transfer drive gear assembly bearing retainer (806).

  14. Object Number: 2002593  Size: SH
  15. Using SA9133T seal puller  (1) SA9133T-1 seal puller adapter  (2) and J 26941 bushing and bearing remover - 3-4 in  (3), remove the front differential transfer drive gear assembly bearing (808).
  16. Remove the front differential transfer drive gear front thrust bearing assembly (262).