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6. Place the input shaft assembly onto the gear case
housing; then secure with the existing cap screws.
Tighten to 18 ft-lb.
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Removing Needle Bearing
NOTE: Removing the needle bearing is rarely nec-
essary. Avoid removing the needle bearing unless the
bearing is clearly damaged.
NOTE: This procedure can be performed on a rear
gear case.
1. Place a 1/4 in. drill bit on the inside surface of the
needle bearing (against the bottom side); then drill
through the pinion shaft needle bearing housing.
CC885
2. Using a propane torch, heat the area surrounding the
needle bearing to soften the Loctite.
CC886
3. Using a flat-nosed punch, drive the bearing out of the
housing.
CC887
Installing Needle Bearing
1. Apply green Loctite #609 to the outside of a new
bearing; then place the new bearing into the housing.
CC888
2. Using a suitable driver, install the needle bearing into
the gear case housing making sure the bearing is
seated.
NOTE: Do not push the bearing too far into the
housing.
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