Input Shaft: Assembly

NOTE: Whenever a bearing has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one.

Fig 1: Pressing Bearing (Third Gear Side)

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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).
Install the third gear.

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: Installing Third Gear

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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.
Install the snap ring.

Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring
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NOTE: When installing the synchronizer blocking ring, align the synchronizer blocking ring groove and synchronizer hub inserts.

Fig 4: Pressing Synchronizer Blocking Ring, Fourth Gear, And Bearing

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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, (E) fourth gear, and the (F) bearing.

NOTE: If not within specifications, disassemble and reassemble the input shaft assembly.