1.3.7 Installation
Before transmission installation, place a small amount of grease in the pilot bearing and
on the inner surface of the throw-out bearing. Do not place lubricant on the end of the
clutch shaft, input shaft splines, or pressure plate release levers. Grease in these
locations can spray onto the clutch friction disk, causing clutch slippage and failure.
Shift the transmission into high gear. This will help position the input shaft into the clutch
disk during transmission installation.
Place the transmission on the transmission jack. Position it behind the engine. Double
check that the throw-out bearing is in place on the clutch fork. Carefully align the
transmission with the engine.
The input and output shaft must line up perfectly with the centerline of the engine
crankshaft. If the transmission is tilted, even slightly, it will not fit into place.
With the transmission in high gear to hamper input shaft rotation, slowly push the
transmission into the clutch housing. You may need to raise or lower the transmission
slightly to keep it in alignment. When the transmission is almost in place, wiggle the
extension housing in a circular pattern while pushing toward the engine. This should
help start the input in the crankshaft pilot bearing. If the clutch and pilot bearing are
installed correctly, the transmission should slide fully into place by hand.
CAUTION
Do not use the transmission bolts to draw the transmission into the clutch housing. The
transmission input shaft could be smashed into the crankshaft pilot bearing. Serious
component damage may result.
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