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: Installing Reduction Pinion Gear Bearing On Reduction Pinion Gear
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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: Installing Reduction Pinion Gear Bearing Outer Race On Transmission Case
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Press idler gear bearing inner race on idler gear.

Fig 3: Installing Idler Gear Bearing Inner Race On Idler Gear
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Install idler gear bearing outer race on transmission case.

Fig 4: Installing Idler Gear Bearing Outer Race On Transmission Case
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Press output shaft bearing on output shaft.

Fig 5: Installing Output Shaft Bearing On Output Shaft
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Press needle bearing on bearing retainer.

Fig 6: Installing Needle Bearing On Bearing Retainer
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Install snap ring to bearing retainer.

Fig 7: Installing Snap Ring To Bearing Retainer
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After packing ring grooves with petroleum jelly, carefully install new seal rings on output shaft and bearing retainer.

Fig 8: Locating Output Shaft And Bearing Retainer Seal Ring
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- Roll paper around seal rings to prevent seal rings from spreading.
Fig 9: Identifying Paper Roll Support For Seal Ring
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