Input Shaft Assemble

Tools Required

• J 36850  Transjel Lubricant
• J 44339  Reverse Synchronizer Installer. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Installing The Input Shaft Bearing Using J 44339
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1. Install a new input shaft bearing on the input shaft. The bearing retaining ring groove goes forward.
2. Using a hydraulic press and J 44339  , install the input shaft bearing in position. See Special Tools .
Fig 2: Identifying Input Shaft Bearing Retaining Ring
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IMPORTANT: The retaining ring is a select fit. Always install a new retaining ring.
3. Select the maximum thickness retaining ring for the input shaft bearing, that will fit in the groove. Refer to Input Shaft Bearing Retaining Ring Specifications .
4. Install the input shaft bearing retaining ring.
Fig 3: Locating Output Front Support Bearing
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5. Install the output front support bearing into the input shaft.
6. Fill the bearing with J 36850  .
Fig 4: View Of 4th Gear Blocking Ring
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7. Install the 4th gear blocking ring onto the input shaft.