M/T model

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Intermediate Shaft Components - M/T Model With Torque Specifications

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Special Tools Required

Oil seal driver 07GAD-PH70201
Oil seal driver attachment 07JAD-PH80101
Support base attachment 07LAF-SM40300
Attachment, 52 x 55 mm 07746-0010400
Attachment, 35 mm I.D. 07746-0030400
Driver 07749-0010000
Fork seal driver, 39.2 x 49.5 x 15 mm 07947-4630100
Support base 07965-SD90100

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View, as needed, during this procedure.

Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.
Press the intermediate shaft bearing (A) into the bearing support (B) using the attachment, 52 x 55 mm (C), driver (D), and a press.

Fig 2: Pressing Intermediate Shaft Bearing Into Bearing Support
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Seat the internal snap ring into the groove of the bearing support.

Fig 3: Identifying Internal Snap Ring
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Press the intermediate shaft (A) into the new shaft bearing (B) using the attachment, 35 mm I.D. (C) and a press.

Fig 4: Pressing Intermediate Shaft Into Shaft Bearing
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Seat the external snap ring (A) into the groove of the intermediate shaft (B).

Fig 5: Identifying External Snap Ring Into Groove Of Intermediate Shaft
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Install a new outer seal (A) into the bearing support (B) using the oil seal driver (C) and a press.

Fig 6: Pressing Outer Seal Into Bearing Support
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