Assembly Procedure
Assembly ProcedureNote: The tapered roller bearing and bearing race outer must be replaced as a set.
1. Using the SST and a press, install the tapered roller bearing to the center support.
Substitution SST
^ 49 L033 101
Outer diameter: 70 - 76 mm (2.76 - 2.99 in)
Inner diameter: 68.2 mm (2.69 in) or more
Plate thickness: 1 mm (0.04 in) or more
2. Using a flathead screwdriver, install the hole snap ring to the counter drive gear.
3. Using the old bearing race and the steel plate as shown in the figure, install the new bearing race outer to the counter drive gear.
4. Using the old bearing race and the steel plate as shown in the figure, install the new bearing race inner to the counter drive gear.
Caution:
^ Do not press fit the bearing too deeply.
^ Verify that the bearing is press fit to allow the installation of the nut.
5. Using the SST and a press, install the counter drive gear with the tapered roller bearing.
Substitution SST
^ 49 W027 001
Outer diameter: 70 - 81 mm (2.76 - 3.18 in)
Plate thickness: 1 mm (0.04 in) or more
Note:
^ Verify that the claw of the washer is fit into the groove on the center support.
^ Verify that the nut is installed in the correct direction.
6. Install the washer and nut.
7. Using the SST, tighten the nut.
8. Using a spring balance, measure the starting and rotating torque of the counter drive gear.
Counter drive gear starting and rotating torque
^ Adjust the starting and rotating torque by tightening the nut.
^ If the starting and rotating torque does not fall within the specification, loosen the nut and retighten the nut to adjust torque.
9. Using a flathead screwdriver and hammer, crimp down the washer.
10. Using a flathead screwdriver, install the hole snap ring to the counter drive gear.
11. Install the rear planetary ring gear flange to the rear planetary ring gear.
12. Using a flathead screwdriver, install the snap ring in the groove.
13. Install the rear planetary ring gear to the counter drive gear.
14. Using the snap ring pliers, while loosening the snap ring, install the rear planetary ring gear.