Input Shaft, Main Shaft, and Counter Gear

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Rotate the clutch housing to the vertical position.
Install the following assemblies in order:
1. The counter gear bearing race (1).
2. The input shaft bearing race (2)
3. The input shaft (5)
4. Align the 4th speed gear blocking ring to the input shaft.
5. The main shaft assembly (4)
6. The counter gear (3), lifting up the main shaft (4) enough to install the counter gear (3).
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Install the transmission case (1).
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CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the clutch housing to transmission case with the clutch housing adapter bolts (1) and tighten to 36 N.m (27 Ib ft).
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Measure the input shaft and main gear end play using the following procedure:
1. Place the tip of the GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set (1) on the end of the mainshaft.
2. Move the main shaft up and down.
3. Record the measurement.
Select a shim to achieve 0.0127 - 0.0889 mm (0.00049 - 0.00349 in) end play.
Remove the J-8001 Dial Indicator Set.
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Measure the counter gear end play using the following procedure:
1. Place the tip of the GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set (1) on the end of the counter gear.
2. Move the counter gear up and down.
3. Record the measurement.
Select a shim to achieve 0.0127 - 0.0889 mm (0.00049 - 0.00349 in) end play.
Remove the J-8001 Dial Indicator Set.
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Remove the shift lever guide bolts (1).
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Remove the clutch housing adapter bolts (1) from the transmission case.
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Remove the transmission case (1).
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Remove the following parts in order:
1. The counter gear (3), lifting up the main shaft (4) enough to remove the counter gear (3).
2. The main gear assembly (4).
3. The input shaft (5).
4. The input shaft bearing race (2).
5. The counter gear bearing race (1).
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Install the NEW correct size input shaft bearing shim (2), and the original input shaft bearing race (1).
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Install the NEW correct size counter gear shaft bearing shim (2), and the original counter gear bearing race (1).