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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 5590 Press Tube
    • J 39473 Mainshaft Bearing Installer

    Object Number: 38441  Size: SH
  1. Install a new small tapered bearing, using the J 39473 , V-blocks, and a hydraulic press.

  2. Object Number: 105681  Size: SH
  3. Do the following when installing the 5th/6th speed synchronizer assembly:
  4. 2.1. Start the press operation.
    2.2. Stop pressing before the keys engage the blocking ring slots.
    2.3. Lift and rotate the 5th speed gear in order to engage the keys with the blocking ring.
    2.4. Continue pressing until the synchronizer is seated.
  5. Install the following parts in order:
  6. 3.1. The 5th speed drive gear caged needle bearing
    3.2. The 5th speed drive gear
    3.3. The thrust washer
    3.4. The 5th speed drive gear inner cone
    3.5. The 5th speed drive gear friction cone
    3.6. The 5th speed drive gear blocking ring
    3.7. The 5th/6th speed synchronizer assembly (The inside diameter (ID) groove on the sleeve faces 5th speed gear.) Use the J 5590 and a hydraulic press.

    Object Number: 105678  Size: SH
  7. Install the following parts in order:
  8. 4.1. The 6th speed drive gear blocking ring
    4.2. The 6th speed drive gear friction cone
    4.3. The 6th speed drive gear inner cone
    4.4. The thrust washer
    4.5. A new 5th/6th speed synchronizer retainer ring

    Object Number: 588087  Size: SH
  9. Install the following parts in order:
  10. 5.1. The 6th speed drive gear spacer
    5.2. The 6th speed drive gear caged needle bearing
    5.3. The 6th speed drive gear spacer
    5.4. The 6th speed drive gear

    Object Number: 38621  Size: SH
  11. Install the 5th/6th speed shift fork.