A19) Install the remaining 3/16” X 3/8” rubber seal
bearing and 3/8” X 5/8” bearing into their
bosses in the right transmission case half.
(long arrows) There is a small hole in the
case where the top shaft bearing goes so you
can use a hex wrench to push out the bearing.
Some drivers like to run a small bead of
inexpensive grease around the mating surface
of the right transmission case half. (short
arrows) This grease is to seal out dirt, not to
lubricate anything, so be thorough but don’t
over-do it. Other Team drivers have
discovered that the X Factory 4-Gear
transmission case seals so tightly that they do
not use the grease. It’s your choice.
A20) Some Team drivers put a small glob of grease on the diff gear to lubricate
the transmission. That little glob will be spread throughout all the gears as
the trans turns, so one little one is all that’s needed. Other Team drivers
use no grease, saying the trans is freer that way. Pay your money and
take your pick. Carefully put the two halves of the transmission together,
sliding the outdrive through its bearing, the two idler shafts into their
bosses, and the top shaft into its bearing. Make sure everything rotates
very free and smooth. No hitches, no slow-downs. Now is the best time
to fix any problem. Wipe any excess grease from the outside of the case.