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Input Shaft: Reassembly

  1. Using tool, press front bearing onto input shaft. Carefully install new snap ring. Snap rings are available in 3 sizes; use the thickest one that will fit.
  2. Install sub-gear onto input shaft high gear and apply oil to entire surface. Install cone spring in direction shown in Fig 1 Install new snap ring, ensuring inner side of cone spring is not in groove.
    Fig 1: Staking Input Shaft Lock Nut
    G95I56042Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. Install spacer on rear of shaft with stepped side facing rear of bearing. Using installer, press rear bearing onto shaft. Install and tighten lock nut. Carefully stake lock nut only at specific notch on shaft. See Fig 2 .
    Fig 2: Staking Input Shaft Lock Nut
    G95I56042Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.


  1. Using installer, install front bearing onto input shaft. Install snap ring. Snap rings are available in 3 sizes, use the thickest ring that will fit. See FRONT BEARING SNAP RING THICKNESS  Table.
    FRONT BEARING SNAP RING THICKNESS

    I.D. Color Thickness In. (mm) Part Number
    None .0870-.0894 (2.21-2.27) MD706497
    Blue .0898-.0921 MD706498
    Brown .0925-.0949 MD706499
  2. Install synchronizer assembly onto input shaft. Install sub-gear onto high gear and apply oil to entire surface. Install cone spring in direction shown in Figure . Install new snap ring.
  3. Install low gear and needle bearing onto shaft. Install synchronizer ring. Using installer, press synchronizer assembly onto shaft with key correctly aligned with keyway.
  4. Ensure synchronizer is installed correctly and low gear rotates freely. Using installer, install high gear sleeve. Install synchronizer ring, high gear and needle bearing.
  5. Install spacer with stepped side facing rear bearing and install bearing. Install and tighten rear lock nut. Carefully stake lock nut only at specific notch on shaft. See Figure .