Final Drive and Differential Assembly Install

Tools Required 

J 36850  TRANSJEL™

Fig 1: Identifying Sun Gear Grooved Side Up
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1. Install the final drive carrier to case thrust bearing (117) onto the final drive carrier. Retain the bearing with J 36850  .
2. Install the complete final drive carrier assembly (116) into the transmission case (51).
3. Install the thrust bearing (700) into the final drive carrier assembly (116). Retain the bearing with J 36850  .
IMPORTANT: Install the sun gear with the grooved side up (flat side down).
4. Install the final drive sun gear (115) into the final drive carrier (116).