Final Drive Shaft Disassembly and Reassembly
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
310169.png Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
1790757.png Attachment, 45 mm 07947-6890300
310219.png Bearing Separator 07KAF-PS30200
1. Final Drive Shaft - Exploded View

Exploded View



NOTE: The tapered roller bearing and the tapered roller bearing outer race should be replaced as a set.

1. Final Drive Shaft Tapered Roller Bearing - Remove

Transmission housing side

Torque converter housing side
1.
Remove the tapered roller bearings (A) using the bearing separator and a press (B).

2. Secondary Driven Gear - Remove
1.
Remove the cotter retainer (A) and the cotters (B).
2.
Remove the secondary driven gear (A) using a press.


NOTE:
The tapered roller bearing and the tapered roller bearing outer race should be replaced as a set.
Adjust the tapered roller bearing preload after replacing the tapered roller bearing and the tapered roller bearing outer race.
Apply a light coat of clean transmission fluid on all parts before installation.

1. Secondary Driven Gear - Install
1.
Install the secondary driven gear (A) until it bottoms using a press as shown.
2.
Install the cotters (A) and the cotter retainer (B).

2. Final Drive Shaft Tapered Roller Bearing - Install

Transmission housing side

Torque converter housing side
1.
Install the tapered roller bearings (A) until them bottoms using the 15 x 135L driver handle, the 45 mm attachment, and a press.