Countershaft Assemble

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NOTE: Refer to HEATING TRANSMISSION COMPONENT NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

IMPORTANT: Certain transmission components require preheating to 150°C (300°F). In order to preheat the components, use an electric oven. It is recommended to purchase a roaster/oven style locally. The oven should have a temperature setting thermostat.

Preheat the countershaft intermediate bearing and the countershaft front bearing for 30 minutes to 150°C (300°F) in an electric oven.

CAUTION: Refer to HANDLING PREHEATED PARTS CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Wearing protective gloves, install the preheated countershaft intermediate case bearing on the countershaft. Rotate the bearing in order to seat it fully and squarely.

Fig 1: Installing Countershaft Intermediate Case Bearing On Countershaft

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CAUTION: Refer to HANDLING PREHEATED PARTS CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Fig 2: Installing Countershaft Front Bearing On Countershaft

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Wearing protective gloves, install the preheated countershaft front bearing on the countershaft. Rotate the bearing in order to seat it fully and squarely.
Allow the bearings to cool before further installation of the countershaft.