Output Shaft Assemble
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Tools Required
- DT 46509 Tube Style Driver. See Special Tools .
- SA9179NE Dial Indicator
- Install the following components on the output shaft:
- The 1st/2nd driven gear (523)
- The 1st/2nd driven gear 65 x 83 x 4.5 mm thrust bearing (522)
- The 1st/2nd idler gear 57 x 65 x 28.7 mm inner bearing (521)
- The 1st/2nd idler gear (520) with shoulder side down
- The 1st/2nd idler gear 56 x 878.5 x 5.5 mm thrust bearing (519)
- The 1st driven gear 56 mm selective spacer (518)
- Put a straight edge across the top of the 1st/2nd idler gear thrust bearing (519).
- Using a feeler gage measure between the straight edge and the roller bearings on the 1st/2nd idler gear thrust bearing (519) in 3 places. Use the average of the 3 measurements as the actual clearance.
- Measure the 1st/2nd idler gear (520) axial clearance in at least 3 places on the gear. Use the average of the 3 measurements as the actual clearance.
Specification: 1st/2nd idler gear clearance 0.005-0.040 mm (0.0002-0.0016 in)
- If the measurement exceeds the specifications, remove and measure the thickness of the 1st driven gear 56 mm selective spacer (518).
- Select and install a new 1st driven gear 56 mm selective spacer (518) in order to obtain the specified clearance. Measure the clearance again to ensure that the 1st/2nd idler gear is within specifications.
- Install the following components on the output shaft:
- The 1st driven gear (517) with the gear protrusion facing up
- The 3rd/4th driven gear (500) with the gear protrusion facing up
- The 3rd/4th driven gear 50.2 mm selective spacer (501)
- The 3rd/4th driven gear 39 mm split retaining rings (502)
- The 3rd/4th driven gear 39 mm retaining ring cap (503)
- The 3rd/4th driven gear 39 mm retaining ring cap retainer (504)
- Measure the clearance between the 3rd/4th driven gear (500) and the 3rd/4th driven gear 50.2 mm selective spacer (501) with a feeler gage (1) in at least 3 places. Use the average of the 3 measurements as the actual clearance.
Specification: The clearance between the 3rd/4th driven gear and the 3rd/4th driven gear selective spacer 0.005-0.040 mm (0.0002-0.0016 in).
- If the measurement exceeds 0.040 mm (0.016 in), remove and measure the thickness of the 3rd/4th driven gear 52 mm selective spacer (501).
- Select and install a new 3rd/4th driven gear 52 mm selective spacer (501) in order to obtain the specified clearance, then check for the proper clearance again.
- Install the following components on the output shaft:
- The 5th driven gear spacer (505)
- The 5th driven gear inner bearing (506)
- The 5th driven gear (507)
- The 5th/reverse synchronizer hub (509)
- Using a hydraulic press and DT 46509 complete the installation of the 5th/reverse synchronizer hub (509). See Special Tools .
- Measure the 5th driven gear (507) axial clearance.
- Install SA9179NE on the 5th driven gear.
- Zero the gage.
- Lift up on the 5th driven gear and record the measurement.
Specification: 5th driven gear axial clearance 0.12-0.27 mm (0.0047-0.0106 in)
- If the clearance exceeds specifications inspect for excessive wear on the thrust surface of the 5th driven gear (507), the 5th/reverse synchronizer hub (509), and the shoulder of the output shaft (524).
- If there is not any clearance, ensure the 5th/reverse synchronizer hub (509) is completely installed and there are no burrs or debris between the gears.
- Install the following components on the output shaft (524):
- The 5th/reverse synchronizer sleeve (508)
- The reverse driven gear 31 x 40 x 14.5 mm inner bearing race (510)
- The reverse driven gear 40 x 46 x 14.5 mm inner bearing (511)
- The reverse driven gear (512)
- Using the DT 46509 and a hydraulic press, install the output shaft 31 x 93 x 19 mm rear bearing (514) on the output shaft (524). See Special Tools .
- Measure the reverse driven gear (512) axial clearance.
- Install SA9179NE on the reverse driven gear.
- Zero the gage.
- Lift up on the reverse driven gear and record the measurement.
Specification: Reverse driven gear axial clearance 0.10-0.25 mm (0.0039-0.0098 in)
- If the clearance exceeds specifications inspect for excessive wear on the thrust surface of the reverse driven gear (512) or the 5th/reverse synchronizer hub (509).
- If there is not any clearance, ensure the output shaft rear bearing (514) is completely installed and there are no burrs or debris between the gears.
- Install an output shaft washer (515) in the direction as shown.
- Loosely install an output shaft retaining nut (516).
- Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the nut.
- The nut is left handed thread.
- To tighten the retaining nut (516), use an adjustable wrench mounted in a vise. Securely hold the output shaft in the adjustable wrench while tightening.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 167 N.m (123 lb ft).
- Using a 3.5 mm (9/64 in) punch (b), stake the output shaft nut (516) in place on the output shaft (524) to the specified depth (a).
Specification: Stake the nut to 0.7-1.3 mm (0.03-0.05 in.)
Fig 4: Measuring The Clearance Between The 3rd/4th Driven Gear & 3rd/4th Driven Gear Using A Feeler Gage
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