How to Install the Input Shaft Without Disassembling the Transmission

Check the bushing in the input shaft pocket, replace if worn.

• Typical Service Tools • Input Shaft Bearing Driver

1. Install the new input shaft into main drive gear splines.

2. Position the input shaft just far enough into the gear to expose the drive gear I.D. snap ring groove.

3. Install the drive gear I.D. snap ring.

4. Install the drive gear spacer on the input shaft.

5. With the external snap ring to the outside, slide the drive gear bearing on the input shaft and position into the case bore.

6. With the input shaft bearing driver, seat the bearing.

7. Install the bearing retainer snap ring.

8. Position a new gasket on the transmission mounting surface.

9. Position the front bearing cover on the input shaft, align the oil return hole in the cover with the oil return hole on the case.

10.Apply Eaton/Fuller sealant #71205 or equivalent to the retaining capscrews.

11.Install the retaining capscrews, tighten to 35-45 lb-ft of torque.

• Make sure the input shaft turns freely.