Rear Main Bearing

Fig. 15 Removing Rear Stationary Gear:

Fig. 16 Installing Rear Stationary Gear:

1. Remove the bolts attaching the stationary gear to the rear housing.
2. Using the puller & installer (49 0813 235), remove the stationary gear from the rear housing, Fig. 15.
3. Check the O-ring on the stationary gear for damage. Replace the O-ring if necessary.
4. Using the main bearing replacer without adapter ring, press the main bearing out of the stationary gear.
5. Use the main bearing replacer with adapter ring, and aligning the tang of the bearing and the slot of the stationary gear, press fit the main bearing into the stationary gear until the adapter touches the stationary gear flange.
6. Apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly on the O-ring and place it in the groove of the stationary gear.
7. Apply sealing agent onto the stationary gear flange.
8. Install the stationary gear to the rear housing, being careful not to damage the O-ring and aligning the slot of the stationary gear with the dowel pin on the rear housing, Fig. 16.
9. Tighten the bolts attaching the stationary gear.