Special Tools Required

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Driver Handle, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100

Remove the transfer output shaft bearing (A) with a commercially available puller (B), a bearing separator (C), and a spacer (D). Place a spacer between the transfer output shaft and the puller to prevent damaging the transfer output shaft.

Fig 1: Removing Transfer Output Shaft Bearing
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Install a new bearing (A) until it bottoms on the transfer output shaft using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle and a press.

Fig 2: Installing Bearing On Transfer Output Shaft
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