Disassembly & Reassembly
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Using slide hammer and Universal Seal Remover (J-23129), remove torque converter seal. See Fig 1. If damage is visible to drive sprocket support bearing, use slide hammer and Bushing/Bearing Remover (J-26941) to remove bearing from drive sprocket support. See Fig 2. Remove drive sprocket support bolts and remove drive sprocket. See Fig 3. Install NEW bearing using drive handle and bearing installer. See Fig 2. Install drive sprocket support. Install and tighten drive sprocket support bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Using Seal Installer (J-28540) and mallet, install NEW torque converter seal.