Reverse Idler Gear Installation

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Lightly coat the reverse idler gear shaft (A), the needle bearing (B), and new O-rings (C) with lithium grease.

Fig 1: Coating Reverse Idler Gear Shaft, Needle Bearing, And New O-Rings With Lithium Grease
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Assemble the new O-rings and the needle bearing on the reverse idler gear shaft, then install the reverse idler gear shaft in the reverse idler gear shaft holder (E). Align the D-shaped cut out of the shaft with the D-shaped area of the holder.
Install the reverse idler gear in the transmission housing in the direction shown.

Fig 2: Installing Reverse Idler Gear In Transmission Housing
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Install the reverse idler gear shaft/holder assembly in the reverse idler gear.

Fig 3: Installing Reverse Idler Gear Shaft/Holder Assembly In Reverse Idler Gear With Torque Specifications
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Secure the holder with the bolts.