A/T Differential Carrier Bearing Outer Race Replacement (K20Z: A/T)

A/T Differential Carrier Bearing Outer Race Replacement

Special Tools Required
Handle driver ( 07749-0010000)

Driver attachment, 78 x 90 mm ( 07GAD-SD40101)

Driver attachment, 72 x 75 mm ( 07746-0010600)

NOTE:

Replace the bearing with a new one whenever the outer race is replaced. The bearing and bearing outer race should be replaced as a set.
Adjust the preload after replacing the bearing and the outer race.

1. Remove the bearing outer race (A), 76.2 mm thrust washer (B), and 76 mm thrust shim (C) from the transmission housing (D) by heating the housing to about 100 °C (212 °F) with a heat gun (E). Do not heat the housing more than 100 °C (212 °F).

2. Remove the bearing outer race and 80 mm thrust washer from the torque converter housing by hand.

3. Install the 76 mm thrust shim (A), 76.2 mm thrust washer (B), and outer race (C) in the transmission housing (D).

4. Drive the outer race securely in the housing so there is not clearance between the outer race, thrust washer, thrust shim, and housing with the special tools.

5. Install the 80 mm thrust washer (A) and outer race (B) in the torque converter housing (C).

6. Drive the outer race securely in the housing so there is not clearance between the outer race, thrust washer, and housing with the special tools.