Section 0 - Engine Disassembly and Assembly - Group 00 Engine Assembly (0-02) M11 Page 0-69 Manufacture a sleeve from 38.1 mm O.D. [1.50 in O.D.] (D) PVC, aluminum, or equivalent, to the following di- mensions: Length (L): 25.4 mm [1.00 in] Slot (W): 6.3 mm [0.25 in] Apply Lubriplate W 105, or equivalent, on the outer races and the bearings. NOTE: The outer bearing races of new replacement gears are already pressed into the gear. Install the bearing and spacer into the idler gear. Use the manufactured sleeve to hold the bearing assembly to- gether when installing the idler gear assembly.
Apply a thin film of Lubriplate W 105, or equivalent, into the idler shaft bore of the housing and on the idler shaft. Install the idler gear assembly into the flywheel housing. Hold the idler gear and bearings in place and remove the plastic sleeve. Caution: Do not use a hammer when installing the idler shaft and capscrew, or the part can be damaged. Hold the gear assembly in place and insert the idler shaft through the housing and idler gear bearings.