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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Expanding The Mainshaft Rear Bearing Using Pliers
    GM1203910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If removed, install the mainshaft rear bearing retaining ring.
  2. Set the 29 x 82 x 17x15.5 mm mainshaft rear bearing (100) on the transmission case with the groove in the up position.
  3. Using the snap ring pliers, expand the mainshaft rear bearing retaining ring (101) and by hand insert the bearing partially into the transmission case.
  4. Release the snap ring pliers, and then using EN 46342  (1) and the 78 mm side of the DT 46427  (2), push the bearing down into the transmission case until the mainshaft rear bearing retaining ring (101) seats in the groove of the mainshaft rear bearing (100). See Special Tools .
  5. Fig 2: Measuring The Retaining Ring End Gap
    GM1203911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Measure the retaining ring end gap (a) to verify the retaining ring (101) is properly installed in the bearing and transmission case (31).

    Specification:  The retaining ring end gap is between 0-7 mm (0.00-0.28 in)