Drive Shaft and Clutch Group Assembly Procedure

It disassembled, position the driveshaft on a work surface with the internal gear end down.

IMPORTANT: If the center support bearing is being replaced, install the center support bearing on the driveshaft. Refer to Starter Motor Inspection (SD Series) or Starter Motor Inspection (28-MT Series). Testing and Inspection

Drive Shaft And Clutch Group:

1. Install the driveshaft support to the driveshaft, seating the bearing in the support.
2. Install the clutch drive assembly to the driveshaft.




3. Install a new pinion stop and stop rings.
3.1. Slide the pinion stop with the recess for stop rings facing up onto the driveshaft.
3.2. Position a block at least 38 mm (1.5 in) wide in a vise.
3.3. Support the assembly under the pinion stop in the metal block with a U-shaped cutout with a width of 14.2 mm (0.56 in).
3.4. Make sure the stop rings in the driveshaft groove are fully seated in the recess of the pinion stop.

IMPORTANT: Keep the staked metal from contact with the driveshaft.

3.5. Stake the upper edge of the pinion stop over the stop ring at four places, equally spaced.