Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Front Differential Carrier Bearing Cup Replacement - Case Side Automatic Transmission Unit

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Front Differential Bearing Cup

Caution:Support the back side of the case before installing thebearing cup. Apply a light coating of transmission fluid to thebore before pressing the cup into position. Install the bearing cupuntil it stops moving. Applying excessive pressure to the bearingcup once it is seated could cause damage to the casecasting.

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 case,thrust washer, and the bearing cup. Use of a feeler gauge mayassist 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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