Intermediate Carrier Bushing Replacement

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Tools Required

J 43785 Intermediate Bushing Remover/Installer. See Special Tools .
J 8092 Universal Driver

IMPORTANT: The preferred method for removing/installing the intermediate carrier bushing is to use J 43785 and a press. See Special Tools . If a press is not available, use J 43785 and universal driver J 8092 . See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Removing Intermediate Carrier Bushing Using J 43785 & J 8092

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Position the intermediate carrier assembly (3) on wooden blocks on the press with the external splines facing up.
If the bushing will be removed with out a press, install the short end of J 43785 (2) onto J 8092 (1). See Special Tools .
Using J 43785 (2), press or drive the bushing (4) out of the carrier (3). See Special Tools .

Fig 2: Intermediate Carrier Bushing

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Position the intermediate carrier assembly (4) on wooden blocks on the press with the external splines facing down.
If the bushing will be installed without a press, install the long end of J 43785 (2) onto J 8092 (1). See Special Tools .
Install a new bushing (3) onto J 43785 (2). See Special Tools .
Using J 43785 (2), press or drive the bushing into of the carrier until J 43785 (2) seats. See Special Tools .