Item 59: Center Support Assembly Inspection Note

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NOTE: The center support is repaired as an assembly. Any damage requires installing 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
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Inspect the seal rings for damage.

Fig 2: Inspecting Seal Rings
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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
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