When the front output planetary bearing in a 6L45 or 6L80E automatic transmission wears past its service limit, the result shows up as roughness, noise, and eventually hard shifts or internal damage that spreads beyond the planetary assembly itself. This single caged needle bearing, measuring.335 ID by 3.200 OD with 37 evenly spaced needles, is the direct replacement for that position and nothing more.
The caged design is what separates this bearing from loose-needle alternatives: the cage holds each of the 37 needles in fixed spacing so the load distributes evenly across the full diameter during operation. When needles are to migrate, contact stress concentrates and the bearing surface degrades faster. A cage removes that migration.
This part is specific to the front output planetary location. The 6L45 and 6L80E share this bearing dimensionally, but the position matters: installing a bearing of these dimensions anywhere else in the same transmission will not produce a correct fit. Before ordering, verify the transmission identification code stamped or tagged on the unit and confirm the position in the rebuild sequence where this bearing seats.
At REMCO, parts have been sourced and staged for automatic transmission rebuilds since 1991. This bearing ships as a single piece, picked and checked against its part record before packaging. The box includes a parts list that matches what is inside.
This listing covers the bearing only. No additional hardware, seals, gaskets, or clutch components are included. If your rebuild requires those items, they need to be sourced separately. Shipping weight is 1 lb.
- This caged needle bearing fills the front output planetary position in 6L45 and 6L80E units, directly addressing wear or damage at that specific location that leads to noise and power-loss through the drivetrain.
- This listing is a single bearing only. It does not include clutch packs, steel plates, Automatic Transmission Filter, gaskets, seals, or any other components. Confirm this is the exact piece you need before ordering.
- The cage design keeps all 37 needles evenly spaced under load, maintaining consistent contact across the full bearing surface and reducing the uneven stress that breaks down individual loose-needle assemblies over time.
- One caged needle bearing: 37 needles, .335 ID, 3.200 OD. Ships at 1 lb. Each unit is pulled and checked against its part record before it leaves the bench at REMCO, where transmission parts have been the focus since 1991.
- Before ordering, verify the transmission code on the unit itself: 6L45 and 6L80E share this part but confirm the planetary position is the front output location. An incorrect position match is the most common reason this bearing does not fit as expected.
What's in the box
- 1 x Planet, Caged Needle Brg Output
Compatible vehicles
- Fits 1 Series [08-13], 328i/xi [07-09], X3 [07-11], X5 [09], X6 [08-09], ATS [13-15], CTS [08-14], SRX [07-11], STS [08-11], XLR [07-11], Camaro [10-15], Colorado [15-17].