6. NOTE: Lubricate the needle bearing with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
7. NOTICE: The 3 synchronizer ring tabs must engage into the 3 synchronizer assembly slots or
damage to the synchronizer assembly and synchronizer ring assembly can occur.
NOTICE: Do not allow the 3rd gear needle bearing to slide down the countershaft while pressing the components or damage to the needle bearing can occur.
While keeping the 3rd gear needle bearing from sliding down the countershaft, use the bearing separator and a hydraulic press to install the 6th gear the 3rd gear and the 3rd gear synchronizer ring assembly.
Align the 3 synchronizer ring tabs with the 3 synchronizer assembly slots. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
8. Using the bearing separator and a hydraulic press, install the 5th gear. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
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