Replacing Bearing On Transmission Extension (A5S 325Z)

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CAUTION: After completion of work, check transmission oil level. Use only approved transmission fluid. Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission. End play must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted. See REPLACING OUTPUT FLANGE (A5S 325Z) .

Remove output flange. See REMOVING & INSTALLING TRANSMISSION EXTENSION (A5S 325Z) .

Lift out circlip (1). See Fig 1 . Remove ball ring (2).

Fig 1: Locating Circlip

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Heat transmission extension in area of bearing race to approx. 80°C (hot air blower). See Fig 2 . Remove bearing race (3). Installation: install first ball ring (4), then bearing race.

Fig 2: Removing Bearing Race

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