How to Install the Output Bearing Cover

Special Instructions

None

Special Tools

• Typical Service Tools

Procedure -

1. Thoroughly clean and inspect the sealing surfaces on the transmission case and the output bearing cover for gouges or distortion, replace if necessary.

2. Apply RTV sealant per application guidelines to the transmission case.

3. Place the bearing cover on the case in the same orientation as the one removed.

4. Install the six bearing cover retaining capscrews.

5. Torque the capscrews to 47-52 lb-ft (63-70 Nm).

6. Make sure the output shaft O-ring seal is in place and install the speedometer rotor/spacer and output yoke. The yoke should slide on and stop before contacting the speedometer rotor. As the output shaft nut is installed, the output yoke will contact the speedometer rotor and output yoke nut. Tighten the output yoke nut to 450-500 lb-ft (610-677 Nm).

7. Install the output speed sensor and retaining capscrew.

Tighten capscrew to 20-23 lb-ft (27-31Nm).

8. Add required amount of oil per transmission oil fill specifications.

9. Connect vehicle driveshaft to output yoke per vehicle OEM and driveshaft manufacturer’s instructions.