Rear Bearing Assembly Note

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NOTE:

Install the spacer with the chamfer on the gear side.

Assemble the spacer selected in the pinion height adjustment to the drive pinion.
Press the drive pinion into the rear bearing using the SSTs and a press.

Fig 1: Pressing Drive Pinion Into Rear Bearing Using SST And Press
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