Chevrolet Chevelle 1977 Repair Manual page 447

2. Using snap ring pliers, remove snap ring retaining
bearing on shaft. Discard snap ring.
3. Using a screwdriver or other suitable tool, pry the
bearing from case and remove it from the shaft.
NOTE:
Inspect input gear for defects such as burrs,
scoring, heat discoloration, etc. Inspect seal in bearing
retainer. Replace as required.
4. Install new bearing with snap ring on input gear shaft.
Position bearing to case and tap into place with a soft
hammer.
NOTE:
Select service ring, size A, B, C or D, that will
provide tightest fit.
5. Install new snap ring to retain bearing on the shaft.
6. Position new gasket and the bearing retainer to
housing. Install retaining bolts, tightening to specifications.
Input Gear Bearing Retainer Seal Replacement
1. Remove bearing retainer attaching bolts, retainer and
gasket from housing. Discard gasket.
2. Pry seal out of reatiner and discard.
3. Position new seal to retainer and install using tool
J-2 1359 (Fig. 7B-16S).
4. Position bearing retainer and gasket to housing.
Install attaching bolts and tighten to specifications.
REAR OUTPUT SHAFT HOUSING (REAR)
Disassembly
1. Remove speedometer driven gear from rear section of
rear output housing.
2. Pry old seal out of bore, using screwdriver or other
suitable tool.
3. Using a screwdriver, pry behind open ends of snap
ring and remove snap ring retaining rear bearing in housing
(Fig. 7B-17S).
4. Pull or tap bearing from housing.
5. To remove the front bearing, insert a long drift
through rear opening and drive the bearing from the housing
(Fig. 7B-18S). Rmeove and discard rubber seal.
J—21359
Fig. 7B-1 6S--lnstalling Input Shaft Bearing Retainer Seal
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Fig. 7B-1 7 S -R e m o v in g Rear O u tp u t B e a rin g R e ta in in g Ring
Assembly
1. Position rear bearing in housing and tap into place.
2. Install snap ring retaining bearing to case.
NOTE:
A, B, C or D as required to provide tightest fit.
3. Position rear seal to bore and drive into place using
tool J-22388 (Fig. 7B-19S) or other suitable tool until
approximately 1/8" to 3/16" below housing face.
4. If the vent seal falls out or is knocked out during
disassembly, reinstall new seal or thoroughly clean and dry
the area and re-cement the old seal in place.
REAR OUTPUT SHAFT HOUSING (FRONT)
Disassembly
1.
(front) and discard.
Fig. 7B-18S--Removing Rear O utput Shaft Front Bearing
SNAP RING
Retaining ring is a select fit. Use service ring size
Remove "O" ring from rear output shaft housing
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