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3. Acceptable gap range must be within specifica-
tions.
Measuring Connecting Rod
(Big End Width)
1. Using a calipers, measure the width of the
connecting rod at the big-end bearing.
2. Acceptable width range must be within specifica-
tions.
Measuring Crankshaft (Runout)
1. Place the crankshaft on a set of V blocks.
2. Mount a dial indicator and base on the surface
plate. Position the indicator contact at point 1 of
the crankshaft.
3. Zero the indicator and rotate the crankshaft slowly.
CAUTION
Care should be taken to support the connecting rod
when rotating the crankshaft.
4. Maximum runout must not exceed specifications.
NOTE: Proceed to check runout on the other end
of the crankshaft by positioning the indicator con-
tact at point 2 and following steps 3-4.
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Measuring Crankshaft
(Web-to-Web)
1. Using a calipers, measure the distance from the
outside edge of one web to the outside edge of the
other web.
2. Acceptable width range must be within specifica-
tions.
COUNTERSHAFT
CAUTION
When disassembling the countershaft, care must be
taken to note the direction each major component
(dog, gear) faces. If a major component is installed
facing the wrong direction, transmission damage may
occur and/or the transmission will malfunction. In
either case, complete disassembly and assembly will
be required.
Disassembling
1. Remove the reverse driven gear dog; then remove
the circlip securing the reverse driven gear.
2. Remove the reverse driven gear and account for
the washer, bushing, and bearing.
3. Remove the low driven gear washer; then remove
the low driven gear. Account for the bushing and
bearing.
4. Remove the washer; then remove the circlip secur-
ing the sliding dog. Remove the sliding dog.
5. Remove the high driven gear circlip; then remove
the high driven gear. Account for the washer,
bushing, and bearing.
Assembling
1. Place the high driven gear onto the countershaft
making sure the bearing, bushing, and washer are
properly positioned. Secure with the circlip.
2. Place the sliding dog onto the countershaft; then
secure with the circlip. Place the washer next to
the circlip.
3. Place the low driven gear onto the countershaft
making sure the bearing and bushing are properly
positioned; then place the washer onto the shaft.
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