Sleeve bearing, removing from turbine shaft

Place transmission in its installed position on transmission oil pan.

• Remove torque converter.

Fig 1: Turbine Shaft Holes

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• Position holes -A- of turbine shaft in horizontal position.

Fig 2: Taping Around Turbine Shaft And Over Holes In Transmission

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• Protect transmission by carefully taping around turbine shaft and over holes.

Fig 3: Thrust Point Of Sleeve Bearing

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• Saw through sleeve bearing using a saw blade. When doing this, do not saw at thrust point of sleeve bearing (arrow).

Fig 4: Prying Up Split Sleeve Bearing Using A Screwdriver

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• Without damaging turbine shaft, carefully pry up split sleeve bearing using a screwdriver.
• Remove filings and sticky tape.
• Replace torque converter seal.