Stator Shaft Needle Bearing Replacement: Replacement
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- Install J 26941 (1) into the bearing (2) so that the lips of the tool engage the bottom lip of the needle bearing race. See Special Tools .
- Tighten the screw of J 26941 finger tight. See Special Tools .
- Install a slide hammer onto the end of J 26941 . See Special Tools .
- Remove the needle bearing (2).
- Install the large end of J 43775 (2) onto J 8092 (1). See Special Tools .
- Drive the needle bearing (3) into the oil pump cover assembly (4) until J 43775 sets. See Special Tools .
- Ensure the bearing is installed below the stator shaft surface.
Specification: The needle bearing installed depth measurement is flush to 0.25 mm (0.010 in) below the stator shaft surface
IMPORTANT:
Use this procedure if replacing only the stator shaft needle bearing.
IMPORTANT:
The needle bearing may be installed with either end up.