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Main Shaft Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install the needle bearing and oil seal onto the front of transmission main shaft assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Wrap the clutch splined section with vinyl tape to prevent damage to oil seal.
    • Apply grease (Unilube #2 or equivalent) to the sealing lip of oil seal.
    • Use a new one.
  2. Install the needle bearing outer race knock pin hole into transmission case knock pin.
    NOTE: Align the end face of seal with surface (A) when installing oil seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Needle Bearing Outer Race Knock Pin Hole Into Transmission Case Knock Pin
    G00916468Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the drive pinion assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION  , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly.
  4. Install the transmission case. Refer to INSTALLATION  , Transmission Case.
  5. Install the transfer case with extension case assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION  , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly.
  6. Install the manual transmission assembly to vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION  , Manual Transmission Assembly.