Center Support & Rear Gear Unit
- Remove center support bolt and discard. See Figure. Remove snap ring. Using Gear Assembly Remover/Installer (J-38868), Adapter (J-21364-A) and Slide Hammer Handle (J-6125-B), remove gear assembly. See Figure.
- Remove rear case snap ring. See Fig 1. Remove rear band and thrust washer. If necessary, select proper selective thrust washer based on end play measurements. See END PLAY CHECKS under TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLY. Set thrust washer aside for reassembly.
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