Rear Bearing Oil Feed Trough: Removal

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Fig 1: Oil Feed Trough

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - OIL FEED TROUGH

The bearing oil feed trough (1) is retained in the case by a pin that is molded into the case and clips that are part of the trough. See Fig 1.

Using light plier pressure, squeeze the clips together at the rear of the trough.
Slide the trough over the retaining pin that locates the trough in the case.