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Front Reduction Drive Gear: Assembly

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Using the ST, install the ball bearing to front reduction drive gear.
NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.

ST 18651AA000 INSTALLER

Fig 1: Installing Ball Bearing To Front Reduction Drive Gear Using ST
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Using ST1 and ST2, install the ball bearing to front reduction drive gear.
NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.

ST1 499757002 PRESS SNAP RING

ST2 398177700 INSTALLER

Fig 2: Installing Ball Bearing To Front Reduction Drive Gear Using ST1 And ST2
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Install the seal ring.
NOTE:
- Use a new seal ring.
- When installing the seal ring, do not expand the seal ring too much.
- Install the O-ring when installing the torque converter assembly.
Fig 3: Locating Seal Ring
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