Sleeve bearing, removing from turbine shaft

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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).

NOTE: Make sure that no filings enter the transmission.

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.