General repair instructions: Components: Bearings
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- Install new tapered roller bearings as supplied; do not lubricate with oil.
- Lubricate all bearings (except tapered roller bearings) with gear oil before installing in transmission.
- Heat inner races of tapered roller bearings to approx. 100° C before installing. Press in onto stop when installing so there is no axial clearance.
- Do not interchange the outer or inner races of bearings of the same size (the bearings are paired).
- If required, replace tapered roller bearings on one shaft together and use new bearings from a single manufacturer.
- Install needle bearings so the lettering (side with thicker metal) faces toward the installing tool.
- Lubricate needle bearing for transmission input shaft in rear of flywheel.