CVT Differential Carrier Bearing Outer Race Replacement: Replacement

NOTE: 

• The carrier bearing and the carrier bearing outer race should be replaced as a set.
• Replace the carrier bearing with a new one whenever the carrier bearing outer race is replaced.
• Adjust the carrier bearing preload after replacing the carrier bearing and the carrier bearing outer race.
• Apply a light coat of clean transmission fluid on all parts before installation.
• Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for AWD/4WD.

Transmission Housing Side 

• 1. Differential Oil Seal - Remove 
• 2. Differential Carrier Bearing Outer Race - Remove

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  1. Remove the carrier bearing outer race (A) and the 41 x 92 x 1 mm spacer (B) by heating the transmission housing to about 212°F (100°C) using a heat gun (C).

  NOTE:  Do not heat the transmission housing more than 212°F (100°C).

• 3. Differential Carrier Bearing Outer Race - Install

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  1. Install the 41 x 92 x 1 mm spacer (A) by aligning the tab (B) with the groove (C)

  2. Place a new carrier bearing outer race (D).

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  3. Drive the carrier bearing outer race securely using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 78 x 90 mm attachment so there is no clearance between the carrier bearing outer race, the 41 x 92 x 1 mm spacer, and the transmission housing.

• 4. Differential Oil Seal - Install 

  Torque Converter Housing Side 

• 1. Differential Oil Seal - Remove 
• 2. Differential Carrier Bearing Outer Race - Remove

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  1. Remove the carrier bearing outer race (A), the 41 x 76.2 x 1 mm spacer (B), and the 76 mm thrust shim (C) by heating the torque converter housing to about 212°F (100°C) using a heat gun (D).

  NOTE:  Do not heat the torque converter housing more than 212°F (100°C).

• 3. Differential Carrier Bearing Outer Race - Install

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  1. Install the 76 mm thrust shim (A)

  2. Install the 41 x 76.2 x 1 mm spacer (B) by aligning the tab (C) with the groove (D)

  3. Place a new carrier bearing outer race (E).

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  4. Drive the carrier bearing outer race securely using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 72 x 75 mm bearing driver attachment so there is no clearance between the carrier bearing outer race, the 41 x 76.2 x 1 mm spacer, the 76 mm thrust shim, and the torque converter housing.

• 4. Differential Oil Seal - Install