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Intermediary Shaft Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly




Intermediary Shaft Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly

1. Remove the 26.5 mm washer, snap ring, cotter retainer, and cotters from the intermediary shaft.

2. Remove the intermediary shaft 4th gear using the press Intermediary Shaft 4th Gear Removal, and disassemble the shaft and gears.

3. Inspect the bearings for galling and rough movement.

4. Check the shaft bearing surfaces for scoring and excessive wear, and check the shaft splines for excessive wear and damage.

5. Check the sealing rings for excessive wear and damage.

6. Check the 3rd gear axial clearance, Intermediary Shaft 3rd Gear Axial Clearance Inspection and intermediary shaft installation height. Intermediary Shaft Installation Height Inspection/Adjustment

7. Before installing the O-rings, wrap the shaft splines with tape to prevent damaging the O-rings.

8. Lubricate all parts with ATF, and reassemble the shaft and gears.

9. Install the press-fitted 4th gear using the driver (40 mm ID.) and the press. Intermediary Shaft 4th Gear Installation in the direction shown.