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Tools Required

DT 46509 Tube Style Driver


    Object Number: 1470586  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate all parts during assembly with automatic transmission fluid.
  2. Using a brass drift and hammer, install the 4th drive gear and clutch hub bearing (606) in the 4th drive gear (607).
  3. Install the 4th drive gear and clutch hub bearing retaining ring (605).

  4. Object Number: 1203920  Size: SH
  5. Using the DT 46509 and a hydraulic press, install the 4th drive gear with clutch hub assembly (642) on the mainshaft (603). Do not damage the threads on the mainshaft.

  6. Object Number: 1344619  Size: SH
  7. Wrap the splines on each end of the mainshaft (603) with tape to prevent damage to the O-ring seals when installing.
  8. Install 3 new square cut mainshaft fluid passage seals (602) on the mainshaft.
  9. Install 3 4th/5th/reverse clutch housing fluid passage O-ring seals (604) on the mainshaft.
  10. Remove the tape from the mainshaft.

  11. Object Number: 1344621  Size: SH
  12. Install the 23 x 31 x 21.8 mm mainshaft front bearing (601).
  13. Install the mainshaft front retaining ring (600) on the mainshaft (603).

  14. Object Number: 1344623  Size: SH
  15. Install the 4th and 5th/reverse clutch housing assembly (643).
  16. Turn to index the clutch discs to the hub.

  17. Install the 33 x 40 x 48.7 mm 5th/reverse drive gear and clutch hub thrust bearing race (623).
  18. Install the 40 x 59 x 3 mm 5th/reverse drive gear and clutch hub thrust bearing (622).
  19. Install the 40 x 46 x 34 mm 5th/reverse drive gear and clutch hub inner bearing (621).
  20. Install the 5th/reverse drive gear and clutch hub assembly (620).
  21. Install the 40 x 53 x 2.5 mm 5th/reverse drive gear and clutch hub end bearing (619).