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Synchronizers Disassemble 3rd/4th Speed Gear


    Object Number: 789419  Size: SH

    Important: 

       • Only disassemble the synchronizer sleeve from the synchronizer hub if there is a suspected gear shift concern.
       • For installation alignment, scribe an alignment mark on the synchronizer hubs and synchronizer sleeves before disassembling.
       • Mark the synchronizers clutch gears and the blocking rings with the corresponding gear, for correct diagnostic inspections.
       • Install the synchronizer components in the same location, if reusing.

  1. Lay the synchronizer on a shop towel, with the selector teeth down.
  2. Cover with the shop towel.
  3. Slide the synchronizer sleeve off the synchronizer hub.
  4. Remove the 4 springs and the 4 inserts.

Synchronizers Disassemble 5th/Overdrive Speed Gear


    Object Number: 789422  Size: SH

    Important: 

       • Only disassemble the synchronizer sleeve from the synchronizer hub if there is a suspected gear shift concern.
       • For installation alignment, scribe an alignment mark on the synchronizer hubs and synchronizer sleeves before disassembling.
       • Mark the synchronizers clutch gears and the blocking rings with the corresponding gear, for correct diagnostic inspections.
       • Install the synchronizer components in the same location, if reusing.

  1. Lay the 5th speed gear assembly on a shop towel, with the gear side down.
  2. Cover with the shop towel.
  3. Slide the synchronizer sleeve off the synchronizer hub.
  4. Remove the 3 springs and the 3 inserts.

Synchronizers Disassemble 1st/2nd Speed Gear


    Object Number: 789425  Size: SH

    Important: 

       • Only disassemble the synchronizer sleeve from the synchronizer hub if there is a suspected gear shift concern.
       • For installation alignment, scribe an alignment mark on the synchronizer hubs and synchronizer sleeves before disassembling.
       • Mark the synchronizers clutch gears and the blocking rings with the corresponding gear, for correct diagnostic inspections.
       • Install the synchronizer components in the same location, if reusing.

  1. Lay the 1st/2nd speed gear assembly on a shop towel, with the 2nd speed gear side up. The tapered side of the sleeve is the 2nd speed gear side.
  2. Cover with the shop towel.
  3. Slide the synchronizer sleeve off the synchronizer hub.
  4. Remove the 4 springs and the 4 inserts.

Synchronizers Disassemble Reverse Speed Gear


    Object Number: 789427  Size: SH

    Important: 

       • Only disassemble the synchronizer sleeve from the synchronizer hub if there is a suspected gear shift concern.
       • For installation alignment, scribe an alignment mark on the synchronizer hubs and synchronizer sleeves before disassembling.
       • Mark the synchronizers clutch gears and the blocking rings with the corresponding gear, for correct diagnostic inspections.
       • Install the synchronizer components in the same location, if reusing.

  1. Lay the reverse speed gear assembly on a shop towel, with the reverse gear down.
  2. Cover with the shop towel.
  3. Slide the synchronizer sleeve off the synchronizer hub.
  4. Remove the 3 springs and the 3 inserts.