Press Roller Bearing Off Input Shaft.

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Fig 1: Pressing Roller Bearing Off Input Shaft

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A - Separating device 22 to 115 mm, for example Kukko 17/2

NOTE:

The roller bearing will get damaged when it is being removed, therefore always replace it.

The roller bearing cage can also get damaged when removing using a screwdriver. Then mount the separating tool on the inner race.

-- Clean the bolt threads on input shaft from locking compound residue.

Input shaft, assembling

NOTE:

Lubricate all needle bearings and synchronizer rings with transmission fluid before inserting.

Before pressing needle bearing inner races off, warm to a maximum of 130 °C (2166 °F) while wearing protective gloves.

Warm synchronizer ring before pressing off to a maximum of 100 °C (212 °F) while wearing protective gloves.

Always press roller bearing, needle bearing inner races and synchronizer body to stop so that selector gears have the recommended axial clearance.