CVT Differential Carrier Disassembly and Reassembly: Reassembly

NOTE: 

• The carrier bearing and the carrier bearing outer race should be replaced as a set.
• 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.

• 1. Differential Carrier Bearing (Transmission housing side) - Install

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  1. Install a new carrier bearing (A) until it bottoms using the 15 x 135L driver handle, the 66 mm oil seal driver attachment, and a press.

• 2. Differential Carrier Bearing (Torque converter housing side) - Install

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  1. Install a new carrier bearing (A) until it bottoms using the 40 mm installer attachment and a press.

• 3. Final Driven Gear - Install
  Fig 1: Final Driven Gear With Torque Specifications

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  NOTE: 

  • The final driven gear bolts have left-hand threads.
  • Tighten the bolts to the specified torque in a crisscross pattern in at least two steps.