Carrier Bearing Outer Race Replacement

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Special Tools Required

Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Attachment, 78 x 90 mm 07GAD-SD40101
Attachment, 72 x 75 mm 07746-0010600

NOTE:

The bearing and the bearing outer race should be replaced as a set.
Replace the bearing with a new one whenever the outer race is replaced.
Do not use shim(s) on the toque converter housing side.
Adjust the preload after replacing the bearing and the outer race.
Coat all parts with ATF during installation.

Remove the bearing outer race (A), the 76.2 mm spacer (B), and the 76 mm thrust shim (C) from the transmission housing (D) by heating the housing to about 212°F (100°C) with a heat gun (E). Do not heat the housing more than 212°F (100°C).

Fig 1: Removing Bearing Outer Race
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Install the the 76 mm thrust shim (A), the 76.2 mm spacer (B), and the outer race (C) in the transmission housing (D).

Fig 2: Installing Thrust Shim, Spacer, And Outer Race In Transmission Housing
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Using the driver handle and the attachment (72 x 75 mm), drive the outer race securely in the housing so there is no clearance between the outer race, the spacer, the shim, and the housing.

Fig 3: Driving Outer Race
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Remove the bearing outer race (A) and the 80 mm spacer (B) from the torque converter housing (C).

Fig 4: Removing Bearing Outer Race And Spacer From Torque Converter Housing
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Install the spacer and the new outer race in the torque converter housing.
Drive the bearing outer race securely in the housing using the driver handle and the attachment (78 x 80 mm).

Fig 5: Installing Spacer And New Outer Race In Torque Converter Housing
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