Seville V8-273 4.5L (1989)
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If replacement of only the thrust bearing (refer to Figure 3) (677) 4T60, (676) 3T40 is necessary, use steps 1 through 3. After steps 1 through 3 are
completed, move pinion gears to provide clearance to replace thrust bearing then complete steps 6 through 7 of assembly procedure.
Assembly:
1.
After cleaning pinion gear apply Transjel, J-36850 assembly lubricant or petroleum jelly, to the inside of gear. (Do not use any grease or axle
grease.)
2.
Install square cut washer (809) onto pinion gear shaft (804). Insert the shaft and washer into gear so washer is flush with gear and shaft is 3/4
inside gear. Refer to Figure 5.
IMPORTANT:
SQUARE CUT WASHER IS TO BE ASSEMBLED BETWEEN THE TWO ROWS OF NEEDLE BEARINGS!
3.
Install needle bearings (805) one at a time into gear - 44 per pinion (22/row) for 3.06 and 3.33 ratios; 36 per pinion (18/row) for 2.84 ratio.
Occasionally twist pinion shaft so needle bearings will line up and allow for all needle bearings to be installed. Refer to Figure 6.
