Transfer Drive Gear: Assembly

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Set the ST against the inner race of the bearing, and install the drive shaft.
CAUTION: Do not apply a load in excess of 10 kN (1 ton, 1.1 US ton, 1.0 Imp ton).

NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.

ST 398177700 INSTALLER

Fig 1: Installing Drive Shaft
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Install the snap ring on the transfer drive shaft.
Inspect the clearance between the snap ring and the ball bearing. < Refer to INSPECTION , Transfer Drive Gear. >