Tools Required

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J 25070 Heat Gun. See Special Tools .

Install the rear case shift shaft bushing.
If 4WD vehicle, install the main shaft rear bearing in the rear case.

Fig 1: Installing Main Shaft Rear Bearing (4WD)
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Fig 2: Installing Main Shaft Rear Bearing Retainer (4WD)

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If 4WD vehicle, install the main shaft bearing retainer and the bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the main shaft bearing retainer bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb in).
Using the J 25070 heat the rear housing countershaft bearing bore for 10 minutes. See Special Tools .

Fig 3: Heating Countershaft Bearing Bore
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Install the countershaft bearing race using a suitable bearing installer.