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2. Install the new oil seal flush to the torque converter housing using the driver and the attachment (65 mm). 

Fig. 653: Tapping Oil Seal Into Torque Converter Housing 
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TRANSMISSION HOUSING BEARING REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  



Driver 07749-0010000  

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Attachment, 72 x 75 mm 07746-0010600  

1. Remove the transfer output shaft bearing (A) from the transmission housing (B) by heating the housing to 

about 212°F (100°C) with a heat gun (C). Do not heat the housing more than 212°F (100°C). 

Fig. 654: Removing Transfer Output Shaft Bearing

 

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2. Install the new bearing in the housing in the direction shown. 

Fig. 655: Identifying Installing Direction Of Bearing 
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3. Drive the new bearing until it bottoms in the housing using the driver and the attachment (72x75 mm). 

Fig. 656: Tapping Bearing Into Housing 
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TRANSFER OUTPUT SHAFT INSTALLATION HEIGHT INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT 

1. Install the transfer output shaft (A) in the torque converter housing, and install the 28.5 mm thrust shim 

NOTE:

If the transfer output shaft, transfer output shaft bearing, transfer output shaft 
transmission housing bearing, transmission housing, or torque converter 
housing were replaced, adjust the transfer output shaft installation height with 
the 28.5 mm thrust shim.

 

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(B) on the top of the shaft. If you replace the 28.5 mm thrust shim with a new one, use the same thickness 
shim as the old one. 

Standard: 42.81-42.85 mm (1.685-1.687 in.) B-  

Fig. 657: Identifying Transfer Output Shaft Height 
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Transfer Output Shaft Cutaway View  

Fig. 658: Transfer Output Shaft Height Cutaway View 
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2. Install the new gasket (C) on the torque converter housing.  

3. Measure the installed height (D) of the transfer output shaft between the surface (E) of the gasket and the 

top (F) of the 28.5 mm thrust shim in at least three places. Use the average as the actual height.  

4. If the measurement is out of standard, remove the 28.5 mm thrust shim and measure its thickness.  

5. Select and install a new thrust shim, then recheck the installation height. 

THRUST SHIM, 28.5 mm  

THRUST SHIM THICKNESS SPECIFICATIONS 

 

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TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 

INSPECTION 

Transfer Gear Backlash Measurement  

1. Set dial indicator (A) on the transfer companion flange (B); position the dial indicator tip (C) on the top 

of the bolt (D). 

No.

Part Number

Thickness

A

29031 -RDK-000

1.82 mm (0.0717 in.)

B

29032-RDK-000

1.84 mm (0.0724 in.)

C

29033-RDK-000

1.86 mm (0.0732 in.)

D

29034-RDK-000

1.88 mm (0.0740 in.)

E

29035-RDK-000

1.90 mm (0.0748 in.)

F

29036-RDK-000

1.92 mm (0.0756 in.)

G

29037-RDK-000

1.94 mm (0.0764 in.)

H

29038-RDK-000

1.96 mm (0.0772 in.)

I

29039-RDK-000

1.98 mm (0.0780 in.)

J

29040-RDK-000

2.00 mm (0.0787 in.)

K

29041-RDK-000

2.02 mm (0.0795 in.)

L

29042-RDK-000

2.04 mm (0.0803 in.)

M

29043-RDK-000

2.06 mm (0.0811 in.)

N

29044-RDK-000

2.08 mm (0.0819 in.)

O

29045-RDK-000

2.10 mm (0.0827 in.)

P

29046-RDK-000

2.12 mm (0.0835 in.)

Q

29047-RDK-000

2.14 mm (0.0843 in.)

R

29048-RDK-000

2.16 mm (0.0850 in.)

S

29049-RDK-000

2.18 mm (0.0858 in.)

T

29050-RDK-000

2.20 mm (0.0866 in.)

U

29051-RDK-000

2.22 mm (0.0874 in.)

V

29052-RDK-000

2.24 mm (0.0882 in.)

W

29053-RDK-000

2.26 mm (0.0890 in.)

X

29054-RDK-000

2.28 mm (0.0898 in.)

Y

29055-RDK-000

2.30 mm (0.0906 in.)

Z

29056-RDK-000

2.32 mm (0.0913 in.)

AA

29057-RDK-000

2.34 mm (0.0921 in.)

NOTE:

To prevent damage to the transfer housing, always use soft jaws or equivalent 
materials between the transfer housing and a vise.

 

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