Center Support: Disassembly

NOTE: Thoroughly clean center support assembly and blow dry with compressed air.

NOTE: The center support is serviced as an assembly. Any damage requires installation of a new component.

Inspect the center support assembly for wear or damage.
1. Inspect the thrust surfaces for wear, scoring or damage.
2. Inspect the center support sealing surface.
3. Inspect the fluid passage for blockage or damage.
Fig 1: Inspecting Center Support Assembly For Wear Or Damage
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Inspect the seal rings for damage.

Fig 2: Inspecting Seal Rings For Damage
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Inspect the bearing for missing rollers or damage.

Fig 3: Inspecting Bearing For Missing Rollers Or Damage
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Inspect the direct clutch feed hole for blockage or damage.
1. Rotate center support bearing to locate the direct clutch feed hole.
2. Inspect the direct clutch feed hole for blockage or damage.
Fig 4: Inspecting Direct Clutch Feed Hole For Blockage Or Damage
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NOTE: Carry out the rest of the procedure only if there is damage to the bearing.

NOTE: Inspect the needle bearing for damage and install new if necessary.

Fig 5: Removing Lower Seal

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Remove the lower seal.
Assemble the special tools onto the center support.

Fig 6: Assembling Special Tools Onto Center Support
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CAUTION: Do not overtighten the tool or damage to the bearing may occur.

NOTE: The special tool must fit into the lower seal groove.

Fig 7: Removing Needle Bearing

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Using the special tools, remove the needle bearing.
Inspect the front pump outer race for scoring or nicks. If any damage is found installation of a new pump assembly will be needed.

Fig 8: Inspecting Front Pump Outer Race For Scoring Or Nicks
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