Transmission Housing Differential Carrier Bearing Outer Race Replacement
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
310169.png Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
1161307.png Attachment, 83 mm 07HAD-SG00100

NOTE:
Replace the carrier bearing with a new one whenever the bearing outer race is replaced.
Adjust the preload after replacing the bearing and the outer race.
Coat all parts with ATF during installation.

1. Differential Carrier Bearing Outer Race - Remove
Remove the carrier bearing outer race (A), the spacer (B), and the 85 mm thrust shim (C) by heating the transmission housing to about 212 °F (100 °C) with a heat gun (D).

NOTE: Do not heat the transmission housing more than 212 °F (100 °C).


2. Differential Carrier Bearing Outer Race - Install
1.
Install the 85 mm thrust shim (A).
2.
Install the spacer (B) by aligning the tab (C) with the groove (D).
3.
Install the carrier bearing outer race (E).
4.
Drive the outer race securely using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 83 mm attachment so there is no clearance between the outer race, the spacer, the 85 mm thrust shim, and the transmission housing.