Third Shaft Bearing Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Oil Seal Driver Attachment, 71.5mm 07GAD-SE00100
• Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000

1. Install the third shaft bearing (A) in the direction shown.
   Fig 1: Expanding Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Pliers

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2. Expand the snap ring using snap ring pliers, and insert the bearing part-way into the transmission housing using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 71.5 mm oil seal driver attachment.
3. Release the snap ring pliers, then push the bearing down into the transmission housing until the snap ring snaps in place around it.
4. After installing the bearing, check that the snap ring (A) is seated in the bearing and the housing groove, and that the snap ring end gap (B) is 0-7 mm (0-0.28 in).
   Fig 2: Checking Snap Ring Is Seated In Bearing And Housing Groove

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5. Install the reverse idler gear assembly (see REVERSE IDLER GEAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).