Transaxle Case Assemble

Tools Required

• 83 90 312  Drift, Bearing Race, Input Shaft. See Special Tools .
• 87 91 188  Screw Press Support. See Special Tools .
• 87 92 202  Output Shaft Bearing Race Sleeve. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Installing Transaxle Vent Filter
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NOTE: Use a hollow drift or wrap a short piece of tubing around the vent filter when tapping into the case. If the mesh of the vent is damaged during installation, it will no longer perform its venting function, and may cause transaxle fluid leaks at other locations.
IMPORTANT: Do not install the differential bearing or seal retainer at this time.
1. Carefully tap in a new transaxle vent filter from the inside out.
Fig 2: Installing Input Shaft Bearing Race
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2. Press in the input shaft bearing race using the 87 92 202  . See Special Tools . Use the 87 91 188  as a base for the pressing operation. See Special Tools .
Fig 3: View Of Input Shaft Bearing Retainer
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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
3. Install the input shaft bearing retainer using 1.5 mm (0.6 in) of shims, and tighten the screws evenly in a crisscross pattern.

   Tighten:  Tighten the input shaft bearing retainer bolts to 38 N.m (28 lb ft).

Fig 4: Installing Output Shaft Bearing Race
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4. Press in the output shaft bearing race using the 83 90 312  . See Special Tools . Use the 87 91 188  as the base for the pressing operation. See Special Tools .