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Tools Required

J 36850 Transjel® Transmission Assembly Lubricant


    Object Number: 153933  Size: SH
  1. Install the output shaft thrust bearing and race (1) to the transmission case.
  2. Lubricate the thrust bearing and race with J 36850 .

  3. Object Number: 153936  Size: SH
  4. Install the brake applying tube (1) and leaf spring (3) to the transmission case. Align the tube lug (2) with the cutout in the case (4).

  5. Object Number: 153939  Size: SH
  6. Install the planetary gear/output shaft (1) together to the transmission case.
  7. Install the reverse brake plates and discs in the following order:
  8. 5.1. The plate
    5.2. The disc
    5.3. The plate
    5.4. The disc
    5.5. The plate
    5.6. The disc
    5.7. The plate
    5.8. The disc

    Object Number: 153942  Size: SH
  9. Measure the reverse brake plate-to-transmission case lug clearance:
  10. 6.1. Take the measurement:

    Specification
    Reverse brake plate-to-transmission case lug clearance (standard): 0.72-2.50 mm (0.029-0.098 in)

    6.2. If clearance is less than the specification, perform the following steps:
           - Inspect for proper installation.
           - Inspect for dust or fluid on the reverse brake disc.
    6.3. If clearance is more than the specification, replace one of the following components:
           - The reverse brake disc
           - The reverse brake plate
           - The reverse backing plate

    Object Number: 469472  Size: SH
  11. Install the reverse brake reaction plate to the transmission case.
  12. Align the notch in the reverse brake reaction plate with the leaf spring (1).

  13. Object Number: 153946  Size: SH
  14. Install the snap ring (1) to the front of the reverse brake reaction plate (2).