Output Shaft, Idler Gear, Reduction Pinion Gear And Bearing Retainer: Assembly

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Press reduction pinion gear bearing inner race on reduction pinion gear.

Fig 1: Assembly (1 Of 9)
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Install reduction pinion gear bearing outer race on transmission case.
: 109 - 123 N-m (11.1 - 12.5 kg-m, 80 - 90 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Assembly (2 Of 9)
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Press idler gear bearing inner race on idler gear.

Fig 3: Assembly (3 Of 9)
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Install idler gear bearing outer race on transmission case.

Fig 4: Assembly (4 Of 9)
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Press output shaft bearing on output shaft.

Fig 5: Assembly (5 Of 9)
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Press needle bearing on bearing retainer.

Fig 6: Assembly (6 Of 9)
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Install snap ring to bearing retainer.
- Do not expand snap ring excessively.
  
  Fig 7: Assembly (7 Of 9)
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After packing ring grooves with petroleum jelly, carefully install new seal rings on output shaft and bearing retainer.

Fig 8: Assembly (8 Of 9)
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- Roll paper around seal rings to prevent seal rings from spreading.
Fig 9: Assembly (9 Of 9)
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