Countershaft Bearing Replacement

Special Tools Required 

• Adjustable bearing puller, 20-40 mm 07736-A01000B or 07736-A01000A
• Driver handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
• Attachment, 62 x 68 mm 07746-0010500

1. Remove the countershaft bearing using the 20-40 mm adjustable bearing puller and a commercially available 3/8 "-16 slide hammer (A).
   Fig 1: Removing Countershaft Bearing

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2. Remove the ATF guide plate (A), and check it for wear and damage. If the guide plate is worn or damaged, replace it.
   Fig 2: Identifying ATF Guide Plate

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3. Install the ATF guide plate in the torque converter housing, and install a new countershaft bearing (B).
4. Install the countershaft bearing securely in the torque converter housing using the driver handle and the 62 x 68 mm attachment.
   Fig 3: Identifying ATF Guide Plate And Countershaft Bearing

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5. Make sure that the bearing outer race notch-cut (A) is installed at a height of 0-0.05 mm (0-0.002 in.) (B) above the torque converter housing surface (C). Do not install the countershaft bearing higher than 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) above the torque converter housing surface.

Fig 4: Identifying Torque Converter Housing Surface

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