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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Removal
Table 2: Installation

Removal


Object Number: 1737815  Size: MF

Removal

Callout

Component Name

1

Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Cup

Caution: Failure to apply the lubricant will cause damage to the bolt and nut threads.

Tip

    • Tighten J-45094 cup remover until it fits snugly on the bearing cup.
    • Adjust J 45124 removal bridge so it sits on the case surface just beyond the bearing cup opening.
    • Apply the extreme pressure lubricant J 23444-A extreme press lubricant to the puller bolt threads to prevent damage to the bolt threads during bearing cup removal.
    • Hold the puller bridge nut and turn the bolt to remove the bearing cup.

Special Tools

    • J 23444-A Extreme Press Lubricant - 1/4 Ounce Tube
    • J-45094 Bearing Cup Remover
    • J 45124 Removal Bridge

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

2

Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Lube Dam

Special Tools

    • J 6125-1B Slide Hammer with Adapter
    • DT-48055 Lube Dam Removal

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Installation


Object Number: 1737817  Size: MF

Installation

Callout

Component Name

1

Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Lube Dam

Special Tools

    • J 8092 Driver Handle
    • J-46630 Lube Dam Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

2

Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Cup

Caution: Support the back side of the torque converter housing while installing the bearing cup. Install the bearing cup until it stops moving. Applying excessive pressure to the bearing cup once it is seated could cause damage to the torque converter housing casting.

Special Tools

J-45087 Bearing Cup Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.