FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Output Shaft Bearings

NOTICE: When damaged or worn output bearings are removed from the output shaft, they MUST be replaced with new bearings. Under no circumstances should the damaged or worn bearings be repaired or replaced.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

^ Tool Required:
- J 22912-01 Bearing Split Plate

1. Output shaft bearing front output shaft using a J 22912-01, place the output shaft in a hydraulic press and slowly press the output shaft bearing off the output shaft.
2. Outside output shaft bearing from reduction drive gear using the J 22912-01. Place the reduction drive gear in a hydraulic press and slowly press the outside output shaft bearing from the reduction drive gear.

Inspect
- Output shaft for flat spots or overheating.
- Parking gear for cracks or damage.
- Reduction drive gear for damaged teeth.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

^ Tool Required:
- J 35539 Output Shaft Remover and Installer





1. New output shaft bearing on output shaft. Using a J 35539, press the new bearing onto the output shaft evenly with a hydraulic press.





2. New outside output shaft bearing on the reduction drive gear. Place the output shaft in a hydraulic press and position a new bearing over the reduction drive gear. Using the J 35539, press the new bearing onto the output shaft reduction drive gear evenly.

Inspect
- Both new bearings for free rotation and make sure that no damage occurred during the installation procedure.