Countershaft Bearing: Assembly

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NOTE: Position the countershaft in the transmission case before installing the rear countershaft bearing.

Install the countershaft front bearing seal on the bearing cup.

Fig 1: Locating Countershaft Front Bearing Seal

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Coat the outside diameter of the bearing cup with threadlock.

NOTE: Failure to correctly support the case during bearing race installation will result in permanent distortion of the case.

Using the Bearing Tube Remover/Installer and Drive Pinion Bearing Cone Installer and a press, install the bearing cup.

Fig 2: Installing Bearing Cup

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Using the Drive Pinion Bearing Cone Installer and a press, install the front countershaft bearing.

Fig 3: Installing Front Countershaft Bearing

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