Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Front Differential Carrier Bearing Cup and Washer Replacement - Torque Converter Housing Side Automatic Transmission Unit

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Front Differential Bearing Thrust Washer

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Front Differential Carrier Bearing Cup

Caution:Support the back side of the torque converter housing beforeinstalling the bearing cup. Apply a light coating of transmissionfluid to the bore before pressing the cup into position. Installthe bearing cup until it stops moving. Applying excessive pressureto the bearing cup once it is seated could cause damage to thetorque converter housing casting.

Caution:An unseated or improperly installed bearing cup will resultin premature bearing failure. Visually inspect the bearing cup toinsure there is“no gap” between the converterhousing, thrust washer, and the bearing cup. Use of a feeler gaugemay assist in identifying a bearing cup that is not fullyseated.

Caution:Failure to apply the lubricant will cause damage to the boltand nut threads.

Caution:There are first and second design front differential bearing cups. First design bearingcups are manufactured by Timken. Second design bearing cups are manufactured by NSK.Second design bearing cups require DT-45087-A cup installer. If installing seconddesign bearing cups, second design front differential carrier bearings must be used.All four parts must be kept as a set to prevent damage to the transmission.

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