Final Drive Shaft Disassembly and Reassembly: Reassembly

NOTE: 

• The tapered roller bearing and the tapered roller bearing outer race should be replaced as a set.
• Adjust the tapered roller bearing preload  after replacing the tapered roller bearing and the tapered roller bearing outer race.
• Apply a light coat of clean transmission fluid on all parts before installation.

• 1. Secondary Driven Gear - Install

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  1. Apply transmission fluid to the splines of the final drive shaft

  2. Install the secondary driven gear (A) until it bottoms in the direction shown using a press.

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  3. Clean the cotter groove of the final drive shaft 4. Install the 38 mm cotters (A) 5. Install the cotter retainer (B).

• 2. Tapered Roller Bearing - Install

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  1. Install a new tapered roller bearing (A) using the 15 x 135L driver handle, the 45 mm attachment, and a press. Press the tapered roller bearing on securely so there is no clearance between the tapered roller bearing and the final drive shaft.

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  2. Install a new tapered roller bearing (A) using the 15 x 135L driver handle, the 40 mm attachment, and a press. Press the tapered roller bearing on securely so there is no clearance between the tapered roller bearing and the final drive shaft.