Center Support

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Center Support

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Bearing (part of 7A130)
2	-	Seal rings (part of 7M155)
3	7A130	Center support

NOTE: Thoroughly clean center support assembly and blow dry with compressed air.

NOTE: The center support is serviced as an assembly. Any damage to the center support will require the installation of a new center support.

Fig 2: Identifying Center Support Assembly

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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 3: Inspecting Seal Rings For Damage

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Inspect the seal rings for damage.

Fig 4: Inspecting Bearing For Missing Rollers Or Damage

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Inspect the bearing for missing rollers or damage.

Fig 5: Rotating Pump Bearing & Coast Clutch Feed Hole

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Inspect the direct clutch feed hole for blockage or damage.
1. Rotate the center support bearing to locate the direct clutch feed hole.
2. Inspect the direct clutch feed hole for blockage or damage.