Case Components: Assembly

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Install front cover oil seal.
- Apply multi-purpose grease to seal lip.
Install selected counter gear front bearing shim onto transmission case.
- Apply multi-purpose grease.
Apply sealant to mating surface of transmission case.

Fig 1: Installing Front Cover Oil Seal
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Install gear assembly onto transmission case.
Install check spring and check ball into interlock stopper.
- Apply multi-purpose grease to check ball.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Gear Assembly Into Transmission Case
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Install interlock stopper assembly and then tighten check ball plug.
- Apply genuine thread sealant to thread of check ball plug. Refer to SHIFT CONTROL COMPONENTS .
  
  Fig 3: Installing Interlock Stopper Assembly
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Install stopper ring and main drive bearing snap ring.

Fig 4: Installing Stopper Ring And Main Drive Bearing Snap Ring
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Install front cover and gasket.
- Apply genuine thread sealant to thread of 3 bolts shown left.
  Refer to CASE COMPONENTS .
Apply sealant to mating surface of adapter plate.

Fig 5: Applying Sealant To Front Cover Bolts Thread
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Install OD gear case together with striking arm.

Fig 6: Installing OD Gear Case Together With Striking Arm
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Install retaining pin into striking arm.

Fig 7: Installing Retaining Pin Into Striking Arm
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Install return spring and check ball and then install control housing.
- Apply sealant to mating surface of OD gear case. Refer to CASE COMPONENTS .
  
  Fig 8: Installing Return Spring And Check Ball
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Tighten control housing bolts.
Bolt head size:

A bolts 12 mm (0.47 in)

B bolts 13 mm (0.51 in)

Fig 9: Tightening Control Housing Bolts
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