Thrust Bearing Orientation

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Fig 1: Thrust Bearing Orientation

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

1 - CORRECT INSTALLATION

2 - INCORRECT INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

A thrust bearing must be installed correctly. Failure to heed this caution will result in transmission failure.

When installing a thrust bearing, be certain the rolled surface (outer race) of the thrust bearing contacts the rolled surface of the component.