Transmission End Play Measurement

Special Tools 

• J 24446  Rear Bearing Installer. See Special Tools .
• J 5959  Dial Indicator Set. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Installing Ball Bearing
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1. Using J 24446  (1), install the ball bearing (2) until the bearing seats. See Special Tools .
Fig 2: Locating Transmission Retaining Ring
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2. Align the retaining ring (1) so that the beveled edge is facing up.
3. Install the retaining ring (1).
Fig 3: View Of Dial Indicator Set On Transmission Case
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4. Position the transmission case so that the front is facing up.
5. Assemble the following tools and install them onto the torque converter housing as shown.
   • J 5959-3 extension (1)
   • J 5959-1 dial indicator (2)
   • J 5959-2 base (3)
   • J 5959-7 clamp (4)
6. Zero the dial indicator (2).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT pry on the turbine tone wheel when measuring the end play through the power take off access hole.
7. Lift the rear of the 1-2-3-4, 4-5-6 clutch housing with a screwdriver through the power take-off (PTO) hole in the transmission case.
8. Note the end play measured on the dial indicator.

   Specification:  The transmission end play must be 0.279-1.549 mm (0.011-0.061 in).

9. If the end play is not within the specification, a different selective spacer must be installed.
10. Remove the special tools from the transmission.
11. Remove the retaining ring and the ball bearing assembly.
12. Repeat the measurement and calculation to determine the correct selective spacer.