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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 36513 Gear and Bearing Separator Plate
    • J 45006 Pinion Press Pilot

    Object Number: 779403  Size: SH
  1. Remove the mainshaft input gear (1), bearing (2) and synchromesh ring (3) from the mainshaft (4).

  2. Object Number: 779399  Size: SH
  3. Remove the 5th speed constant mesh gear (3), synchromesh ring (1) and caged needle bearing (2) from the rear of the mainshaft.

  4. Object Number: 779401  Size: SH
  5. Remove the snap ring (1) from the input gear end of the mainshaft.

  6. Object Number: 779406  Size: SH
  7. Insert the J 36513 under the dog clutch teeth of the 2nd speed gear, ensuring that both halves are fully installed.
  8. Support the J 36513 in a press and press the mainshaft from the following components:
  9. • 3rd/4th gear synchromesh assembly
    • 3rd speed gear and synchromesh ring
    • 3rd speed gear, caged needle roller bearing
    • 3rd speed gear, roller bearing sleeve
    • 2nd speed gear
    • 2nd speed gear, caged needle roller bearing

    Object Number: 779453  Size: SH

    Important: The thrust washer locating ball (2), may fall out during the pressing operation.

  10. As the synchromesh hub and roller bearing sleeve are both interference fits on the mainshaft, some force will be required to remove these components.
  11. Remove the thrust washer (1).

  12. Object Number: 779456  Size: SH
  13. Remove the three part synchromesh rings (1, 2, 3) from the 1st/2nd synchromesh assembly.

  14. Object Number: 779451  Size: SH
  15. Remove the snap ring (1) from the 1st/2nd gear synchromesh hub (2).

  16. Object Number: 779409  Size: SH
  17. Place the J 36513 under the 1st speed gear, press the mainshaft from the 1st/2nd speed synchromesh assembly, 1st speed synchromesh ring, cone ring, friction ring, 1st speed gear and needle roller bearing.

  18. Object Number: 779412  Size: SH
  19. Remove the 5th/reverse speed synchromesh hub snap ring from the mainshaft.

  20. Object Number: 779415  Size: SH
  21. Install the J 45006 over the output shaft to prevent shaft damage.
  22. Using a press, press the mainshaft from the 5th/reverse speed synchromesh assembly, reverse synchromesh ring and reverse constant mesh gear.

  23. Object Number: 779437  Size: SH
  24. Remove the 5th/reverse synchromesh hub and synchromesh ring (4).
  25. Remove the reverse speed gear (3) and the selective caged needle roller bearing (2) from the mainshaft (1).