TM 9-2520-246-34 NOTE NOTE Use a wooden block when tapping the end roller bearing into the housing. Coat the thrust washers with grease, automotive and artillery (GAA), MIL-G-10924; this holds the washers in position for installation of the reverse gearshaft. i. Reverse Gear Rear Bearing. Using an arbor press or a soft drift pin, remove the reverse gearshaft rear bearing from the housing. (See fig. 5-13.) NOTE When installing reverse gearshaft rear bearing into the housing, tap the bearing into position with a block of wood and hammer so as not to damage the bearing. Figure 5-13. Removal of Reverse Gearshaft Rear Bearing. j. Output Shaft Front Bearing. Using a universal or suitable puller, pull the output shaft front bearing from the shaft. (See fig. 5-14.) Use an arbor press to install the output shaft front bearing on the output shaft. k. Shifter Shaft Boot and Seal. Using a blunt rod, tap the seal and boot from the seat in the counter bore. (See fig. 5-15.) It is not necessary to remove the seal unless it is damaged. NOTE During installation tap the boot into the seat using a small wooden block. Work around the base of the boot until it is evenly seated. If the seal was removed, install the seal first. Tap the seal into place with a suitable arbor or wooden dowel. Figure 5-15. Removal of Shifter Shaft Boot and Seal. Figure 5-14. Removal of Output Shaft Front Bearing. 5-6
