Tools Required

1. If 2WD vehicle, using J 26941 and J 23907 , remove the slip yoke seal.



2. If 4WD vehicle, remove the bolts and the main shaft rear bearing retainer from the rear case.



3. If 4WD vehicle, use a brass drift to remove the main shaft rear bearing from the rear case.



4. If S/T vehicle, remove the shift shaft support retaining ring.
5. If S/T vehicle, remove the shift shaft support.




Important: The shift shaft rear bushing in the rear case is not serviceable.

6. Using the J 23907 , remove the rear case shift shaft bushing. The shift shaft bushing may come out without having to use the J 23907 .



7. Inspect the countershaft rear bearing race. Refer to Bearing Clean and Inspect.
8. If the bearing is faulty, use a suitable blind hole puller and a slide hammer to remove the bearing race.