For 1990-2009 cars

1. Inspect the output shaft and the bearing for the following:

• | A cracked or deformed bearing cage

• | Damaged bushing journals

• | Stripped splines

• | A damaged retainer ring groove

2. Affix the drive axle retainer ring (509) and the output shaft differential in board snap ring (512) onto the output shaft (510).
3. Affix the fourth clutch bearing (511) onto the output shaft (510).
4. Rotate the transmission so that the oil pan flange faces downward.

Important: Be sure that the differential thrust washer (714) and the thrust bearing (715) are either on the differential carrier assembly or in the case extension.

5. Remove the transmission case extension bolts (5). Remove the case extension assembly (6).

Important: During installation, do not push too hard, or damage could occur to the bushings or the bearings.

6. Hold the front differential carrier (700) in place and carefully install the output shaft (510) into the transmission . Extend the shaft through the differential side gear.
7. Select a thrust washer (714) for the front differential carrier. The choice of washer will be indicated by the final measurement of the drive end play procedure.
8. Affix the thrust washer (714) and the thrust bearing (715) onto the differential carrier (700).
9. Attach the case extension assembly (6) to the case (3) with four bolts (5).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 36 N·m (27 lb ft).

Refer to Fastener Notice .