Countershaft Bearing: Assembly

NOTE: Position the countershaft in the transmission case before installing the rear countershaft bearing.

Install the countershaft front bearing seal on the bearing race.

Fig 1: Installing Countershaft Front Bearing Seal On Bearing Race
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Coat the outside diameter of the bearing race with sealer.
- Use Threadlock and Sealer E0AZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-5A.

CAUTION: Failure to correctly support the case during bearing race installation will result in permanent distortion of the case.

Fig 2: Installing Bearing Race

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Using the special tools and a press, install the bearing race.
Using the special tool and a press, install the front countershaft bearing.

Fig 3: Installing Front Countershaft Bearing
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