Special Tools Required

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Oil Seal Driver, 66 mm 07947-3710200

Remove the transfer output shaft bearing (A) from the transmission housing (B) by heating the transmission housing to about 212°F (100°C) with a heat gun (C). 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 a new bearing in the transmission housing in the direction shown.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Housing Bearing
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Drive a new bearing until it bottoms in the transmission housing using the 66 mm oil seal driver.

Fig 3: Driving Bearing In Transmission Housing Using 66 mm Oil Seal Driver
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