This 10-phase procedure uses the ATC 40127 puller to safely extract input shaft bearings on Eaton UltraShift Plus transmissions (shaft #4308011)—prevents shaft damage, race scoring, and collateral harm. Introduction: Safe Bearing Removal for UltraShift Plus Transmissions The ATC 40127 provides secure, straight pull force—essential for protecting high-value shafts and avoiding expensive damage. Phase 1-3: Preparation & Access Secure transmission – Bench or stand fixture Drain fluid & remove front cover – Gain access to bearing Inspect input shaft & bearing – Check for wear or seizing Phase 4-6: Puller Setup & Extraction Position ATC 40127 puller – Engage bearing race securely Align & tighten puller – Center on shaft #4308011 Apply controlled pull force – Steady until bearing frees Phase 7-10: Post-Removal & Reinstallation Prep CRITICAL: ATC 40127 Bearing Removal Keys Remove bearing carefully – Inspect shaft for scoring Clean shaft & housing – Remove debris & old grease Prepare for new bearing – Check fit & lubricate Reassemble & torque to spec – Verify alignment Critical Warnings: Bearing Pull Hazards AVOID THESE EXPENSIVE MISTAKES: ❌ Generic puller slip – Shaft scoring ❌ Off-center pull – Race / gear damage ❌ Excessive force – Shaft bending ❌ No PPE / support — Injury risk ❌ Skip inspection — Carry-over damage Why ATC 40127 Beats Universal Pullers Universal Puller Risks: ❌ Poor grip → $1.2K+ shaft damage ❌ Misalignment → Race / gear harm ❌ Inconsistent force → Rework losses ATC 40127 Advantages: ✅ Shaft #4308011 specific ✅ Secure straight pull ✅ 90%+ damage reduction ✅ Quick extraction ✅ Saves $7K–$22.5K per bad job ✅ UltraShift Plus reliability Pull UltraShift Plus Input Bearings the Right Way. Clean Removal. No Shaft Damage. Maximum Uptime. Get ATC 40127 – $200.00