Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Assembly Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required:

J 45053 Universal Clamp Press. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Assembly & Thrust Assembly

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Remove the front differential transfer drive gear thrust bearing assembly (263) from the front differential transfer drive gear assembly (14).
Remove the front differential transfer drive gear thrust bearing washer (264) from the front differential transfer drive gear assembly (14).

Fig 2: View Of Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Assembly

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IMPORTANT: The 4-5 clutch assembly may come out with the front differential transfer drive gear assembly. Do not let the front differential transfer drive gear assembly or the 4-5 clutch assembly fall to the floor or damage may occur.

Using J 45053 , remove the front differential transfer drive gear assembly (14) from the transmission case assembly. See Special Tools .