Assembly Note

Fig 1: Pressing On Bearing (Third Gear Side)

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NOTE:

Using the special tools and a press, press on the bearing (third gear side).
Install the third gear.

Fig 2: Pressing On Synchronizer Blocking Ring & Synchronizer Hub Assembly
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NOTE:
- When installing the synchronizer blocking ring, align the synchronizer blocking ring groove and synchronizer hub inserts.
NOTE:
- Make sure to have the ridge facing the third gear when installing the synchronizer hub assembly.
NOTE:
- Make sure that the four grooves in the synchronizer hub are facing the third gear.
Using the special tools and a press, press on the synchronizer blocking ring and synchronizer hub assembly.

Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring
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Install the snap ring.

Fig 4: Pressing On Synchronizer Blocking Ring, Fourth Gear, & Bearing
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NOTE:
- When installing the synchronizer blocking ring, align the synchronizer blocking ring groove and synchronizer hub inserts.
Using the special tools and a press, press on the synchronizer blocking ring, fourth gear, and the bearing.

Fig 5: Measuring Input Shaft Clearances
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NOTE:
- If not within specifications, disassemble and reassemble the input shaft assembly.
Measure the input shaft clearances.
1. Measure the clearance between the third and second gears.
2. Measure the clearance between the fourth gear and the bearing cone.