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Input Shaft (MAINSHAFT): Reassembly

  1. Install clutch hub and shifting keys to No. 2 hub sleeve. See Fig 6. Ensure key spring end-gaps are not in-line.
  2. Apply multipurpose grease to needle bearings. Install bearing in 3rd gear. Place synchronizer ring on 3rd gear, and align ring slots with shifting keys. Using a press, install 3rd gear and No. 2 hub sleeve. See Fig 3.
  3. Select thickest snap ring that fits into groove, which will allow minimum axial play (thrust clearance). See Fig 7. See SNAP RING APPLICATION CHART NO. 1  table. Install selected snap ring.
  4. Check 3rd gear thrust clearance. Standard clearance is .004-.014" (.10-.35 mm). Install spacer. Place synchronizer ring on 4th gear and align ring slots with shifting keys. Install 4th gear. Using a press, install on ball bearing. See Fig 3.
  5. Select thickest snap ring that fits into groove which will allow minimum axial play thrust clearance. See Fig 8. See SNAP RING APPLICATION CHART NO. 2  table. Install selected snap ring.
  6. Check 4th gear thrust clearance. Standard clearance is .004-.022" (.10-.55 mm). Using a press, install input shaft front bearing inner race.
SNAP RING APPLICATION CHART NO. 1

Stamped Letter Thickness - In. (mm)
H .091 (2.30)
J .093 (2.35)
K .095 (2.40)
L .097 (2.45)
M .098 (2.50)
N .100 (2.55)
P .102 (2.60)
SNAP RING APPLICATION CHART NO. 2

Stamped Number Thickness - In. (mm)
1 .093 (2.35)
2 .095 (2.40)
3 .097 (2.45)
4 .098 (2.50)
5 .100 (2.55)
6 .102 (2.60)
7 .104 (2.65)
8 .106 (2.70)
Fig 1: Measuring Input & Output Shaft Clearances
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Fig 2: Checking Input Shaft 3rd & 4th Gear Radial Clearance
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Fig 3: Exploded View Of Input Shaft
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Fig 4: Measuring Input Shaft Bearing Journals
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Fig 5: Checking Input Shaft Runout
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Fig 6: Identifying Correct Installation Of No. 2 Sleeve
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Fig 7: Selecting Clutch Hub No. 2 Snap Ring
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Fig 8: Selecting Input Shaft Bearing Snap Ring
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