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Final Drive and Differential Assembly Install

Tools Required 

J 36850  TRANSJEL™. See Special Tools .

    Fig 1: Identifying Sun Gear Grooved Side Up
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  1. Install the final drive carrier to case thrust bearing (117) onto the final drive carrier. Retain the bearing with J 36850  . See Special Tools .
  2. Install the complete final drive carrier assembly (116) into the transmission case (51).
  3. IMPORTANT: Install the sun gear with the grooved side up (flat side down).
  4. Install the final drive sun gear (115) into the final drive carrier (116).