Tools and materials:
* Wrench set
* Bearing puller
* New differential bearing
* New automatic transmission oil
* Automatic transmission pan gasket
Instructions:
1. Place the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the automatic transmission pan.
— Unscrew the pan bolts with a wrench.
— Remove the tray by carefully prying it off with a flat-head screwdriver.
3. Remove the differential.
— Unscrew the bolts securing the differential to the automatic transmission housing.
— Gently pull the differential towards you to remove it.
4. Remove the old differential bearing.
— Use a bearing puller to remove the old bearing from the differential.
5. Install a new differential bearing.
— Lubricate the new bearing with clean automatic transmission oil.
— Install the new bearing onto the differential by hand or using a suitable tool.
6. Reinstall the differential.
— Insert the differential into the automatic transmission housing.
— Tighten the differential mounting bolts to the torque specified by the manufacturer.
7. Reinstall the automatic transmission pan.
— Apply sealant or a new gasket to the surface of the pan.
— Reinstall the pan and tighten the bolts to the manufacturer’s specified torque.
8. Fill with new automatic transmission fluid.
— Remove the drain plug and drain the old automatic transmission fluid.
— Fill in new automatic transmission fluid through the oil dipstick.
9. Check the fluid level.
— Start the engine and allow it to warm up to operating temperature.
— Place the gear selector in the «Parking» position and check the fluid level on the dipstick.
— Add fluid as necessary to achieve the correct level.
Adviсe:
* Use only original spare parts or parts recommended by the manufacturer.
* Observe the correct tightening torque when installing bolts and nuts.
* Make sure the new bearing is clean and lubricated before installation.
* Check the automatic transmission fluid level regularly after replacing the bearing.