Remove Tool - Chevrolet 1973 Overhaul Manual

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Fig. 23Q-Installing Mainshaft Rear Bearing
8. Install Tool J-22874-2 in countergear front bearing
opening in case to support countergear and rotate
case onto front end (fig. 24Q).
9. Install snap ring on countergear rear bearing O.D.,
position bearing on countergear and using Tool
J-22874-2
Fig. 24Q--Countergear Front Support Tool
CLUTCHES AND M A N U A L T R A N S M IS S IO N S
J-22874-2, drive bearing into place (fig. 25Q).
Rotate case, install snap ring on countershaft at
rear bearing and then remove Tool J-22874-2.
10. Tap countergear front bearing assembly into case.
11. Install countergear front bearing cap and new
gasket. Torque cap screws to 20-30 in. lbs.
12. Slide speedometer drive gear over mainshaft to
bearing.
13. Install rear bearing retainer with new gasket. Be
sure snap ring ends are in lube slot and cut out in
bearing retainer. Install bolts and tighten to 15-18
ft. lbs. Install brake backing plate assembly on
models equipped with propeller shaft brake.
NOTE: On models equipped with 4-wheel
drive, install rear lock nut and washer using
Tool J-23070 (fig. 26Q). Torque lock nut to
120 ft. lbs. and bend washer tangs to fit slots
in nut.
14. Install parking brake drum and/or universal joint
flange.
NOTE: Apply light coat of oil to seal surface.
15. Lock transmission in two gears at once. Install
universal joint flange locknut and tighten to 90-120
ft. lbs.
Fig. 2 5 Q -ln s ta llin g Countergear Rear Bearing
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