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Output Shaft: Assembly

    NOTE: Whenever a bearing has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one.
    Fig 1: Pressing Bearing (First Gear Side)
    G02207653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Use an arbor press, (A) Shaft Protector, (B) Bearing Cone Replacer and (C) Axle Bearing/Seal Plate to press on the bearing (first gear side).
  2. NOTE: When installing the synchronizer blocking ring, align the synchronizer blocking ring groove and synchronizer hub inserts.
    Fig 2: Pressing First Gear, Synchronizer Blocking Ring, And Reverse Gear
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  3. Use an arbor press, (A) Shaft Protector, (B) Bearing Cone Replacer and (C) Axle Bearing/Seal Plate to press on the (D) first gear, (E) synchronizer blocking ring, and (F) reverse gear.
  4. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring
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  5. NOTE: When installing the synchronizer blocking ring, align the synchronizer blocking ring groove and synchronizer hub inserts.
    Fig 4: Pressing Synchronizer Blocking Ring, Second Gear, And Third Speed Gear
    G02207656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. 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) second gear, and (F) third speed gear.
  7. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 5: Installing Snap Ring
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  8. Use an (A) arbor press, (B) Shaft Protector, (C) Bearing Cone Replacer, and (D) Axle Bearing/Seal Plate to press on the (E) fourth speed gear.
    Fig 6: Pressing Fourth Speed Gear
    G02207658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Use an (A) arbor press, (B) Shaft Protector, (C) Bearing Cone Replacer, and (D) Axle Bearing/Seal Plate to press on the (E) bearing (fourth gear side).
    Fig 7: Pressing Bearing (Fourth Gear Side)
    G02207659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. NOTE: If not within specifications, disassemble and reassemble the output shaft assembly.
  11. Measure the output shaft clearances.
    1. Measure the clearance between first gear and the differential drive gear.
      Fig 8: Measuring Output Shaft Clearances
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    2. Measure the clearance between second gear and third gear.