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Input Shaft: Assembly

    NOTE: Whenever a bearing has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one.
    Fig 1: Pressing On (C) Bearing (Third Gear Side)
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  1. Use an arbor press, Shaft Protector, (A) Bearing Cone Replacer, and (B) Axle Bearing/Seal Plate to press on the (C) bearing (third gear side).
  2. Install the third gear.
  3. NOTE: When installing the synchronizer blocking ring, align the synchronizer blocking ring groove and synchronizer hub inserts.
    NOTE: Be sure to have the ridge facing the third gear when installing the synchronizer hub assembly.
    NOTE: Ensure that the four oil grooves in the synchronizer hub are facing the third gear.
    Fig 2: Pressing On The (D) Synchronizer Blocking Ring & (E) Synchronizer Hub Assembly
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  4. Use an arbor press, (A) Shaft Protector, (B) Bearing Cone Replacer and (C) Axle Bearing/Seal Plate to press on the (D) synchronizer blocking ring and (E) synchronizer hub assembly.
  5. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring
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  6. NOTE: When installing the synchronizer blocking ring, align the synchronizer blocking ring groove and synchronizer hub inserts.
    Fig 4: Pressing On (D) Synchronizer Blocking Ring, (E) Fourth Gear, & The (F) Bearing
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  7. Use an arbor press, (A) Shaft Protector, (B) Bearing Cone Replace, and (C) Axle Bearing/Seal Plate to press on the (D) synchronizer blocking ring, (E) fourth gear, and the (F) bearing.
  8. NOTE: If not within specifications, disassemble and reassemble the input shaft assembly.
  9. Measure the input shaft clearances.
    1. Measure the clearance between the third and second gears.
    2. Measure the clearance between the fourth gear and the bearing cone.
      Fig 5: Measuring Input Shaft Clearances
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