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NOTE: The countershaft assembly is now ready
to be installed.
Assembling Crankcase
Half
NOTE: For ease of assembly, install components
on the right-side crankcase half.
NOTE: If the output driveshaft was removed,
make sure that the proper shim is installed.
1. Install the output shaft into the crankcase making
sure the two gears, shim, washer, and nut are in the
correct order.
MD1199
MD1079
2. Install and tighten the output shaft flange nut to 59
ft-lb. Using a punch, peen the nut.
MD1333
3. Apply a liberal amount of oil to the crankshaft
bearing. Using a propane torch, heat the bearing
until the oil begins to smoke; then slide the crank-
shaft assembly into place.
MD1334
NOTE: If heating the bearing is not possible, the
crankshaft can be installed using a crankshaft
installer.
4. Rotate the crankshaft so the counterweight is
toward the rear of the engine. Install the crank bal-
ancer shaft.
MD1024
5. Install the key in the crank balancer shaft; then
install the gear and aligning the timing marks,
slide the gear into place.
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