John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 261)

11. Install new bearing cup (G), if removed, into end cap
(E) using a driver set.
12. Install shims (F) onto end cap (E).
13. Clean mating surfaces of cap, shims and gear case
using Clean and Cure Primer. Apply a bead of
Form-In-Place Gasket, or an equivalant, between inside
edge of top shim and flange on end cap (E).
14. Install end cap and four cap screws (D) onto gear
case (C). Tighten cap screws to 30 N·m (22 lb-ft).
15. Install input shaft assembly (B) into gear case (C).
16. Install four cap screws (A) and tighten to 30 N·m (22
lb-ft).
17. Check input shaft endplay. Endplay should be within
0.025—0.076 mm (0.001—0.003 in.). If necessary,
remove four cap screws (D) and end cap (E) and add or
remove shims (F) as needed.
18. Remove input shaft assembly (B).
19. Clean mating surfaces of cap, shims and gear case
using Clean and Cure Primer. Apply a bead of
Input Shaft Side
Form-In-Place Gasket, or an equivalant, between inside
edge of top shim and flange on cap.
A—Cap Screw (4 used)
20. Install input shaft assembly and four cap screws (D).
B—Input Shaft Assembly
Tighten cap screws to 30 N·m (22 lb-ft). C—Gear Case
D—Cap Screw (4 used)
E—End Cap
21. Install adapter (I) and vent plug (H).
F—Shims (as required)
G—Bearing Cup
H—Vent Plug
I—Adapter
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