Adjuster Plug: Reassembly

1982 Chevrolet Suburban C20, 5.7L Eng VIN M, Standard TransSECTION Reassembly
  1. Press roller bearing into adjuster plug (identification end facing tool) until bearing bottoms on input shaft seal bore. Install input shaft seal with spring in seal facing adjuster plug.
  2. Install dust seal with lip facing upward into adjuster plug, then install retainer ring. Install adjuster plug "O" ring. Assemble thrust bearing, thrust bearing race, and thrust bearing spacer on adjuster plug. Using a brass or wooden dowel, press bearing retainer into needle bearing bore.
RENDER: 1.0x

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