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Transmission - Bearing Housing Assembly Notes

J-30prose procedure

Adjustment shim

Measure the clearance between the countershaft center bearing and the bearing housing.
If not within specification, adjust the clearance by installing the correct adjustment shim(s).
Standard clearance
0—0.1mm (0—0.004 in)
Adjustment shim
0.1mm (0.004 in), 0.3mm (0.012 in)

Mainshaft front bearing

Press the mainshaft front bearing into the bearing housing with a suitable pipe.

Adjustment shim

Measure the clearance between the mainshaft front bearing and the bearing housing.
If not within specification, adjust the clearance by installing the correct adjustment shim(s).
Standard clearance
0—0.1mm (0—0.004 in)
Adjustment shim
0.1mm (0.004 in), 0.15mm (0.006 in), 0.3mm (0.012 in)

Reverse idler gear shaft

Press the reverse idler gear into the bearing housing.
76 - 108N·m

Adjustment washer

Measure the clearance between the adjustment washer and snap ring.
If not within specification, adjust the clearance by installing the correct adjustment washer.
Maximum clearance
0.1mm (0.004 in)
Adjustment washer
2.6mm (0.102 in), 2.8mm (0.110 in), 3.0mm (0.118 in)

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