Bearing Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Attachment, 78 x 90 mm 07GAD-SD40101
• Driver 07749-0010000
• Attachment, 42 x 47 mm 07746-0010300

1. Install the bearings in the direction shown.
2. Expand each snap ring with the snap ring pliers, and install the mainshaft bearing (A) and countershaft bearing (B) part-way into the housing.
   Fig 1: Installing Mainshaft Bearing

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3. Release the pliers, then push the bearing down into the housing until the snap ring snaps in place around it.
4. Expand the snap ring of the idler gear shaft (A) with the snap ring pliers, and install the bearing partway into the housing.
   Fig 2: Expanding Snap Ring Of Idler Gear Shaft

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5. Release the pliers, then push the bearing down into the housing until the snap ring snaps in place around it.
6. After installing the bearings verify that the snap rings (A) are seated in the bearing and housing grooves, and that the ring end gaps (B) are correct.
   Fig 3: Installing Bearings Verifying Snap Rings Are Seated In Bearing And Housing Grooves

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7. Install the idler shaft.