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J 36850 Assembly Lubricant or equivalent

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 49273  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the drive link assembly (507) for damaged, cracked or binding links.
  2. Inspect the input speed sensor reluctor wheel (527) for damaged reluctor teeth, worn or damaged thrust surface, or damaged or missing locating pins.

  3. Object Number: 49275  Size: SH
  4. Use J 36850 lubricant or equivalent in order to retain the drive sprocket thrust washer (517) onto the drive sprocket (516).
  5. Use J 36850 lubricant or equivalent in order to retain the driven sprocket thrust washer (508) onto the driven sprocket (506).
  6. Note: The drive link assembly must be installed correctly.

  7. Assemble the drive (516) and driven (506) sprockets into the drive link assembly (507) according to one of the following criteria:
  8. • If the old drive link is being reinstalled, position both drive link assemblies with the master link (different color) facing up or down, whichever way it was found during disassembly
    • If a new drive link assembly is being installed, position both drive link assemblies with the master link facing upward.

    Object Number: 398029  Size: SH
  9. Install the drive link assembly (507) and the sprockets (506, 516) into the case by hand. A slight rocking motion may be required in order to work the sprockets into place.
  10. Install the input speed sensor reluctor wheel (527) onto the drive sprocket (516).
  11. Install the 4th clutch shaft thrust washer (505) onto the driven sprocket (506).