Mainshaft Bearing Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
• Seal Driver Attachment, 80 mm ID. 07VAD-P8A010A

1. Install the mainshaft bearing (A) in the direction shown.
   Fig 1: Installing Mainshaft Bearing

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2. Expand the snap ring using snap ring pliers, and insert the bearing part-way into the transmission housing using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 80 mm I.D. seal driver attachment.
3. Release the snap ring pliers, then push the bearing down into the transmission housing until the snap ring snaps in place around it.
4. After installing the bearing, check that the snap ring (A) is seated in the bearing and the housing groove, and that the snap ring end gap (B) is 0 - 7 mm (0 - 0.28 in).
   Fig 2: Identifying Snap Ring And Snap Ring End Gap

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5. Install the reverse idler gear assembly (see REVERSE IDLER GEAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).