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Center Support: Assembly

  1. Align two of the center lower bearing holes with the lube hole in the bottom of the bearing.
    Fig 1: Aligning Two Of Center Lower Bearing Holes
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  2. Using a black felt tip marker, draw a line from the top of the center support snout to the hole at the bottom of the center support. This will be used as an alignment when installing the bearing.
    Fig 2: Drawing Line From Top Of Center
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  3. Make an alignment mark on the top of the center support.
    Fig 3: Aligning Mark On Top Of Center Support
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  4. Using a black felt tip marker, draw a line from the bottom lower holes to the top of the bearing. This will be used as an alignment when installing the bearing.
    Fig 4: Drawing Line From Top Of Center
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  5. CAUTION: The alignment marks on the bearing and the support must be aligned or a transmission failure can occur.
    NOTE: The small hole on the inside of the bearing must be in the down position (toward the center support).
    Fig 5: Installing Bearing Onto Center Support
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  6. Install the bearing onto the center support.
  7. Using the special tools, install the center support bearing.
    Fig 6: Installing Center Support Bearing
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  8. After the center support bearing has been installed inspect the top of the bearing and center support for any damage.
    Fig 7: Inspecting Top Of Bearing And Center Support
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