GEAR HOUSING
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90-826883R2 JUNE 1998
3. Inspect FORWARD gear tapered bearing and race for rust, roughness, pitting, spalling
or excessive wear (looseness).
NOTE:
DO NOT remove tapered bearing from FORWARD gear unless replacement is nec-
essary as removal process will damage bearing.
4. If bearing must be replaced, remove bearing from gear using Universal Puller Plate
(91-37241) and a suitable mandrel (5/8 in. socket).
IMPORTANT: If FORWARD gear tapered bearing or race requires replacement, re-
place bearing and race as a set.
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a
b
c
91-37241
a-
Bearing
b-
Universal Puller Plate (91-37241)
c-
Mandrel (5/8 in. Socket)
5. If inspection determines that replacement of forward gear bushing is required, remove
bushing from forward gear using one of two ways.
6.
Using a Punch:
Secure forward gear in a vise. Be sure to use a soft jaw vise and do
not clamp onto tapered bearing. Use a punch and hammer, remove bushing from the
clutch jaw (teeth) side of gear.
7.
Using a Press:
Press bushing from gear using Bushing Removal Tool 91-824787.
b
c
d
a
91-824787
c
e
a
a-
Forward Gear
b-
Vise Protector
c-
Bushing
d-
Punch
e-
Bushing Removal Tool (91-824787)