Installing The Input Shaft
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Install In Reverse Order Of Removal. Note The Following:
-- Check The Input Shaft -B-, Splines Must Show No Traces Of Wear And Must Be Seated Free Of Play In Splines Of Drive Wheel -C-.
-- Prior To Installation, Coat The Input Shaft Splines -B-, For Example, With Lubricating Grease:G 000 100 .
-- Insert The Input Shaft -B- Before Installing A/C Compressor And Slide It Into Drive Wheel -C- Up To Stop.
-- After Installing A/C Compressor, Check The Position Of The Grommet -A-.
NOTE:
A Clamp On The Power Take-Off Flange Keeps The Grommet -A- From Sliding Off. .