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Output Shaft: Assembly

    NOTE: Whenever a bearing has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one.
    Fig 1: Press On Bearing - First Gear Side
    G01372484Courtesy 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 On First Gear, Synchronizer Blocking Ring, And Reverse Gear
    G01372485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. 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.
  3. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring
    G01372486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: When installing the synchronizer blocking ring, align the synchronizer blocking ring groove and synchronizer hub inserts.
    Fig 4: Installing Synchronizer Blocking Ring, Second Gear, And Third Speed Gear
    G01372487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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, (E) second gear, and (F) third speed gear.
  5. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 5: Installing Snap Ring
    G01372488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. 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 On Fourth Speed Gear
    G01372489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. 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 On Bearing - Fourth Gear Side
    G01372490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: If not within specifications, disassemble and reassemble the output shaft assembly.
    Fig 8: Measuring Output Shaft Clearances
    G01372491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Measure the output shaft clearances.
    1. Measure the clearance between first gear and the differential drive gear.
    2. Measure the clearance between second gear and third gear.
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