Cleaning the input shaft

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Fig 1: Cleaning Input Shaft

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Spray universal oil (part no. 1161657) on the splines.

Brush with a brass wire brush.

Wipe the splines clean.

Repeat the cleaning process one more time.

Wipe the splines clean thoroughly.

check that there is no damage or dirt left on the input shaft.