Idler Gear Shaft Reassembly

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Install the idler gear (A) over the idler gear shaft (B).

Fig 1: Locating Idler Gear And Idler Gear Shaft
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Place the idler gear (A) on press bases (B), and place a spacer (C) between the idler gear shaft (D) and the press to prevent damaging the idler gear shaft.

Fig 2: Installing Idler Gear Using Press
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Install the idler gear using a press.
Install the 32.5 mm cotter (A), the cotter retainer (B), and the snap ring (C) on the idler gear shaft (D).

Fig 3: Locating 32.5 mm Cotter, Cotter Retainer, Snap Ring And Idler Gear Shaft
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Install the 27.5 x 41 x 2.5 mm thrust needle bearing (E) and the 41.5 mm washer (F).