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Snorkel Gear Backlash Procedure
1. Reassemble the sn orkel tube and snorkel sh aft
assembly by reversing th e dis assembly pr ocedure
(see “Snork el Shaft Remov al / Dis assembly” in
previous section).
2. After the 13T gear and bearing are pressed onto the
snorkel shaf
t (flush to the shoulder), install the washer
and new retaining ring.
3. Press the gear back towards the retaining ring. Avoid
e
xcessive force so the retaining ring is not damaged
or pre-stressed significantly.
IMPORTANT: Failure to press the gear back against
t
he wash er a nd re taining ring will le ad t o a g ear
backlash change after vehicle is placed into service.
4. Apply a small amount of white lithium grease or Anti-
Se
ize on the threads of the snorkel tube.
5. Install the snorkel shaft into the gearcase. Using the
Sn
orkel Tool (PA-50231), tighten the snorkel tube until
it is lightly seated in the transmission housing.
Seal
Shim
Retaining
Ring
Retaining
Ring
Shim
Bearing
Snorkel
Tube
Snorkel
Shaft
13T
Gear
Bearing
Washer
Retaining
Ring