FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Main Gear

MAIN GEAR / DISASSEMBLY






Main Gear Bearing
1. Remove snap ring.






2. Pull out main gear bearing.






NOTE: Plug - Always replace it with new one whenever it has been removed.



MAIN GEAR / INSPECTION






Gear and Shaft
Check gears for excessive wear, chips or cracks.
Check shaft for cracks or wear.


Bearing
Make sure bearings roll freely and are free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear.



MAIN GEAR / ASSEMBLY






Main Gear Bearing
1. Press on main gear bearing.





AVAILABLE SNAP RING / Main Gear Bearing:





2. Select and install snap ring with proper thickness.

Allowable clearance between snap ring and groove:.........................0 - 0.15 mm (0 - 0.0059 inch)







NOTE: Plug - Apply sealant to plug, then install.
Use genuine anaerobic liquid gasket, Three Bond TB1215, Loctite part No. 51813 or equivalent.