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Intermediate Gear Reassembly & Preload Adjustment

  1. If intermediate gear and bearings were replaced, coat bearings with gear oil and install NEW "O" rings. Install bearings in intermediate gear. Position gear assembly into final drive case. Insert intermediate shaft and tighten shaft slightly. Attach torque gauge to pinion shaft. Rotate shaft and note preload reading on gauge.
  2. While continuing to rotate pinion shaft, turn intermediate shaft left or right until preload reading on gauge is about 13 INCH lbs. (1.4 N.m) higher than reading obtained in step  6 of PINION REASSEMBLY & Preload Adjustment  . With proper preload obtained, install and tighten shaft lock plate bolt.
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