Special Tools Required

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Bearing Remover Shaft Set, 22 mm 070MC-MFR0100
Remover Handle 07936-3710100
Slide Hammer 07936-371020A
Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Bearing Driver Attachment, 37 x 40 mm 07746-0010200

Heating the transmission housing to about 212°F (100°C) using a heat gun (A). Do not heat the transmission housing more than 212°F (100°C).

Fig 1: Heating Transmission Housing Using Heat Gun
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Remove the idler gear shaft bearing from the transmission housing using the 22 mm bearing remover shaft set, the remover handle, and the slide hammer.

Fig 2: Removing Idler Gear Shaft Bearing From Transmission Housing
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Install a new bearing until it bottoms in the transmission housing using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 37 x 40 mm bearing driver attachment.

Fig 3: Installing Gear Shaft Bearing
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Adjustable Bearing Puller, 25-40 mm 07736-A01000B
Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Bearing Driver Attachment, 52 x 55 mm 07746-0010400

Remove the idler gear shaft bearing from the torque converter housing using the 25-40 mm adjustable bearing puller and a commercially available 3/8"-16 slide hammer (A).

Fig 1: Removing Idler Gear Shaft Bearing From Torque Converter Housing
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Check the ATF guide plate (A), and replace it if it is damaged.

Fig 2: Locating ATF Guide Plate And Bearing
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Install a new bearing (B) in the torque converter housing.
Drive the bearing until it bottoms into the torque converter housing using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 52 x 55 mm bearing driver attachment.

Fig 3: Driving Bearing Into Torque Converter Housing
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