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Mainshaft Reassembly

Special Tools Required 

  1. Install new sealing rings (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Sealing Rings, Needle Bearing, 4th Gear, Mainshaft And Set Ring
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  2. Install the 32 x 40 x 23 mm needle bearing (B) and the set ring (C).
  3. Slide 4th gear (D) over the mainshaft (E) in the direction shown.
  4. Place 4th gear (A) on press bases (B), and place a spacer (C) between the mainshaft (D) and the press to prevent damaging the mainshaft.
    Fig 2: Identifying 4th Gear, Press Bases, Spacer And Mainshaft
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  5. Install 4th gear using a press.
  6. Install 6th gear (A) over the mainshaft (B), then press it into place using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle and the press.
    Fig 3: Identifying 6th Gear And Mainshaft
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  7. Wrap the shaft splines with electrical tape to prevent O-ring damage, install new O-rings (A) on the mainshaft (B), then remove the tape.
    NOTE: Lubricate the O-rings with ATF before installing them.
    Fig 4: Identifying O-Rings, 3rd/6th Clutch And Mainshaft
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  8. Install the 3rd/6th clutch (C).
  9. Install the 3rd gear collar (A) over the mainshaft (B), then press it into place using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle, the 35 mm I.D. bearing driver attachment, and the press.
    Fig 5: Installing 3rd Gear Collar Over Mainshaft
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  10. Install the 47 x 64 x 3 mm thrust needle bearing (A), the 42 x 49 x 23 mm needle bearing (B), 3rd gear (C), and the 42 x 63.5 x 3.5 mm needle bearing (D).
    Fig 6: Identifying Thrust Needle Bearing, Needle Bearing, 3rd Gear, And Needle Bearing
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