Bearing Cup, Washer and Lubricant Dam Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Differential Drive Pinion Bearing Cup, Washer & Lube Dam

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Do not install the bearing cup until after the selective washer measurement has been performed.
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 Thrust Washer Tip: Install the correct drive pinion gear bearing thrust 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 .
3	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 .