Input Carrier Bushing Inspection and Replacement

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Tools Required

J 43781 Input Carrier Bushing Remover/Installer. See Special Tools .
J 8092 Universal Driver

Fig 1: View Of Input Carrier Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

IMPORTANT: The preferred method for removing/installing the input carrier bushing is to use J 43781 and a press. See Special Tools . If a press is not available, use J 43781 and J 8092 universal driver. See Special Tools .

Position the input carrier assembly (3) on the press with the external splines facing up.
If the bushing will be removed without a press, install the short end of J 43781 (2) onto J 8092 (1). See Special Tools .
Using J 43781 , press or drive the bushing (4) out of the carrier. See Special Tools .

Fig 2: Installing Input Carrier Assembly Bushing

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

If the bushing will be installed without a press, install the long end of J 43781 (2) onto J 8092 (1). See Special Tools .
Install a new bushing (3) onto J 43781 (2). See Special Tools .
Using J 43781 , press or drive the bushing into the carrier until J 43781 (2) seats. See Special Tools .