Special Tools Required

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Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Attachment, 83 mm 07HAD-SG00100

NOTE:

Replace the carrier bearing with a new one whenever the bearing outer race is replaced.
Do not use the 85 mm shim on the torque 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 spacer (B), and the 85 mm thrust shim (C) from the transmission housing (D) by heating the transmission housing to about 212°F (100°C) with a heat gun (E). Do not heat the transmission housing more than 212°F (100°C).

Fig 1: Heating Transmission Housing With Heat Gun
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Install the 85 mm thrust shim (A) in the transmission housing (B).

Fig 2: Locating 85 mm Thrust Shim, Transmission Housing, Spacer, Spacer Tab, Guide And Bearing Outer Race
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Install the spacer (C) in the transmission housing with the spacer tab (D) into the guide (E), then install the bearing outer race (F).
Drive the outer race securely into the transmission housing using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 83 mm attachment so there is no clearance between the outer race, the spacer, the 85 mm thrust shim, and the transmission housing.

Fig 3: Driving Outer Race Securely Into Transmission Housing Using 15 x 135L Driver Handle And 83 mm Attachment
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Remove the oil catch plate (A), and remove the bearing outer race (B) and the spacer (C) from the torque converter housing (D).

Fig 4: Locating Oil Catch Plate, Bearing Outer Race, Spacer And Torque Converter Housing With Torque Specifications
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Install the spacer (A) in the torque converter housing (B) with the spacer guide (C) into the tab (D), then install a new bearing outer race (E).

Fig 5: Locating Spacer, Torque Converter Housing, Spacer Guide, Tab And Bearing Outer Race
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Drive the bearing outer race securely in the torque converter housing using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 83 mm attachment.

Fig 6: Driving Bearing Outer Race Securely In Torque Converter Housing Using 15 x 135L Driver Handle And 83 mm Attachment
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Install the oil catch plate over the bearing outer race in the torque converter housing.