Disassembly and Assembly
INDEXDISASSEMBLY
CAUTION: The bearing support and support base are made of aluminum. Be careful not to damage them when servicing.
1. Remove the intermediate shaft outer seal from the bearing support.
2. Remove the external circlip and internal circlip.
3. Press the intermediate shaft out of the shaft bearing using the special tool and a press.
4. Remove the intermediate shaft inner seal from the bearing support.
5. Press the intermediate shaft bearing out of the bearing support using the special tools and a press.
INSPECTION
CAUTION:
- The bearing support and support base are made of aluminum. Be careful not to damage them when servicing.
- The bearing support and support base are a matched set and must be replaced as an assembly.
REASSEMBLY
1. Press the intermediate shaft bearing into the bearing support using the special tools and a press.
2. Seat the internal circlip in the groove of the bearing support.
CAUTION: Install the circlip with the radiused side facing out.
3. Press the intermediate shaft inner seal into the bearing support using the special tools and a press.
4. Press the intermediate shaft into the shaft bearing using the special tools and a press.
5. Seat the external circlip in the groove of the intermediate shaft.
CAUTION: Install the circlip with the radiused side facing out.
6. Press the outer seal into the bearing support using the special tools and a press.