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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 1737829  Size: MF

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Preliminary Procedures

    • Do not install the bearing cup until after the selective washer measurement has been performed.
    • Install the correct differential bearing washer as determined by the thrust washer measurement procedure. Refer to Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Thrust Washer and Front Differential Bearing Washer Measurement.

1

Front Differential Bearing Thrust Washer

2

Front Differential Carrier 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.

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

Procedure

  1. Tighten DT 47927-1 which is part of DT-47927 bearing cup remover until it fits snugly on the bearing cup.
  2. Adjust J 45124 remover bridge so it sits on the torque converter housing surface just beyond the bearing cup opening.
  3. Apply the extreme pressure lubricant supplied with J 23444-A extreme press lubricant to the puller bolt threads to prevent damage to the bolt threads during bearing cup removal.
  4. Hold the puller bridge bolt and turn the nut to remove the bearing cup.

Special Tools

    • DT-47927 Bearing Cup Remover
    • J 23444-A Extreme Press Lubricant - 1/4 Ounce Tube
    • J-45087 Bearing Cup Installer
    • J 45124 Remover Bridge

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.