Adjuster Plug: Reassembly

Install needle bearing by pressing from thrust end of adjuster plug against identification end of bearing.

NOTE: End of bearing must be flush with bottom surface of stub shaft seal bore.

Lubricate stub shaft seal with automatic transmission fluid, then install seal with spring in seal toward adjuster plug.

NOTE: Install seal far enough in plug to provide clearance for dust seal and retaining ring.

Install dust seal with lip upward in plug, then install retaining ring. Lubricate "O" ring seal with petroleum jelly and install on adjuster plug. Assemble large diameter thrust bearing race, thrust bearing, small thrust race, and thrust bearing spacer on adjuster plug. Press bearing retainer into needle bearing bore with a brass or wooden dowel (radial position of dimples on retainer is not important).

NOTE: Thrust bearing assembly and spacer must be free to rotate, and retainer must be completely below surface of spacer.

Installation Install adjuster plug in end of housing just far enough to make sure all parts are properly seated in gear housing, then back out adjuster plug 1/8 of a turn, measure valve assembly drag, and adjust thrust bearing preload as outlined in adjustment section.