Rear Housing - 2WD

On 2-wheel drive transmission, remove three bolts that attach output shaft bearing retainer to rear case (see Fig 1). Bolts are rear of shift tower opening.

Fig 1: Output Shaft Bearing Retainer Bolts
Unseat output shaft bearing from bearing bore in rear housing. Use plastic/rawhide mallet to tap rear housing upward and off output shaft bearing as shown (see Fig 2).

Fig 2: Tapping Rear Housing - 2WD
Lift rear housing up and off geartrain (see Fig 3).

Fig 3: Removing Rear Housing - 2WD
Remove countershaft rear bearing from countershaft (see Fig 4).
Examine condition of bearing bore and idler shaft notch in rear housing. Replace housing if any of these components are damaged.

Fig 4: Countershaft Rear Bearing