Lucerne V8-4.6L (2008)
1. Inspect the output shaft (510) and the bearing (511) for the following:
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A cracked or deformed bearing cage
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Damaged bushing journals
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Stripped splines
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A damaged retainer ring groove
2. Install the drive axle retaining ring (509) and the output shaft differential inboard snap ring (512) onto the output shaft (510).
3. Install the fourth clutch bearing (511) onto the output shaft (510).
4. Hold the front differential carrier in place and carefully install the output shaft (510) into the transmission through the left wheel opening. Extend
the output shaft through the differential side gear.
5. Install the case extension housing. Refer to Case Extension Replacement (See: Extension Housing/Service and Repair/4T65-E - Automatic
Transaxle).
6. Connect the left drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft
Assembly/Service and Repair).
7. Fill the transaxle to the proper level. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications.
8. Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/4T65-E - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission Fluid Check).
9. Inspect for fluid leaks.
