Input Shaft: Service and Repair
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove rear ball bearing, as follows:
a. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
b. Using a socket wrench and press, remove the rear ball bearing.
2. Remove input gear, as follows:
a. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
b. Using a press, remove the input gear.
3. Remove front ball bearing. Using a press, remove the front ball bearing.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Coat all of the sliding and rotating surfaces with gear oil before assembly.
1. Install front ball bearing. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09527-30010 or equivalent and a press, install a new front ball bearing.
2. Install input gear, as follows:
a. Using a press, install the input gear.
b. Select a snap ring that will allow minimum axial play.
c. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
3. Install rear ball bearing, as follows:
a. Using SST 09316-60011 (09316-00031) or equivalent, and a press, install a new rear ball bearing.
b. Select a snap ring that will allow minimum axial play.
c. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.