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Mainshaft

Tools Required

    • J 36183 Press Tube
    • J 36184 Press Tube Adapter
    • J 39371 1st/2nd Synchronizer Installer
    • J 39473 Bearing Installer/Press Adapter

    Object Number: 674529  Size: SH
  1. Install the 3rd speed gear caged needle bearing and the spacer.

  2. Object Number: 4810  Size: SH
  3. Check the 3rd/4th speed gear synchronizer assembly scribe marks for correct positions.

  4. Object Number: 105704  Size: SH
  5. Install the 3rd/4th synchronizer assembly as follows:
  6. 3.1. Start the press operation.
    3.2. STOP pressing before the keys engage the blocking ring slots.
    3.3. Lift and rotate the 3rd speed gear in order to engage the keys with the blocking ring.
    3.4. Continue pressing until the synchronizer is seated.
  7. Install the following parts in order using the J 36183 , and the J 36184 and a hydraulic press:
  8. 4.1. The 3rd speed gear
    4.2. The 3rd speed gear blocking ring
    4.3. The 3rd/4th speed gear synchronizer assembly (The groove on the sleeve faces the 3rd speed gear).
  9. Install the 3rd/4th synchronizer retainer ring.

  10. Object Number: 1811320  Size: SH
  11. Install a new mainshaft small tapered bearing, using the J 39473 , V-blocks, and a hydraulic press.

  12. Object Number: 674526  Size: SH
  13. Install the 2nd speed gear caged needle bearing.

  14. Object Number: 98287  Size: SH
  15. Do the following when installing the 1st/2nd synchronizer assembly:
  16. 8.1. Start the press operation.
    8.2. Stop pressing before the keys engage the blocking ring slots.
    8.3. Lift and rotate the 2nd speed gear in order to engage the keys with the blocking ring.
    8.4. Continue pressing until the synchronizer is seated.
  17. Install the following parts in order using the J 39371 and a hydraulic press:
  18. 9.1. The 2nd speed gear
    9.2. The thrust washer
    9.3. The 2nd speed gear inner cone
    9.4. The 2nd speed gear friction cone
    9.5. The 2nd speed gear blocking ring
    9.6. The 1st/2nd synchronizer assembly (The ID groove on the sleeve faces the 1st speed gear.)

    Object Number: 408227  Size: SH
  19. Install the blocking ring, friction cone, inner cone, thrust washer, and retaining ring.

  20. Object Number: 674523  Size: SH
  21. Install the 1st speed gear caged needle bearing, the 1st speed gear, and the mainshaft large tapered bearing.

Input Shaft

Tools Required

    • J 5590 Press Tube
    • J 28537-17 Race Installer
    • Hydraulic Press

    Object Number: 105700  Size: SH
  1. Install a new bearing race on the input shaft. Use the J 28537-17 and a hydraulic press.

  2. Object Number: 105699  Size: SH
  3. Install a new tapered bearing on the input shaft, using the J 5590 and a hydraulic press.