Third Shaft Bearing Replacement

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Special Tools Required

Adjustable Bearing Puller, 25-40 mm 07736-A01000B
Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Bearing Driver Attachment, 42 x 47 mm 07746-0010300

Remove the third 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 Third 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 (A) into the torque converter housing using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 42 x 47 mm bearing driver attachment; install the bearing to a depth (B) of 0-0.07 mm (0-0.003 in) below the torque converter housing surface (C).

Fig 3: Installing Bearing To Depth Of 0-0.07 mm (0-0.003 in) Below Torque Converter Housing Surface
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