FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Assembly

NOTE: The snap rings that are used on the input shaft are available in select fit sizes. Use the thickest snap ring that fits in each snap ring groove.

1. Place input shaft into shop press.
2. Install 3rd gear caged needle bearing on input shaft.

Press On 3rd Gear Synchronizer Hub:





3. Install 3rd gear and 3-4 synchronizer onto input shaft. Install Tool #C-3717 over input shaft and press on synchronizer hub and 3rd gear. The synchronizer hub has the letter U stamped on the top face of the hub. This designates that the hub must be installed with the U facing upward.
4. Install 3-4 synchronizer snap ring into slot on input shaft.
5. Install blocking ring into 3-4 synchronizer. Install 4th gear caged needle bearing.
6. Install 4th gear onto input shaft.

Split Thrust Washer Separation Pin Installation:





7. Install 4-5 split thrust washer separation pin.

Split Thrust Washer Installation:





8. Install split thrust washer onto input shaft.

Retaining Ring Installation:





9. Install split thrust washer retaining ring.

Caged Needle Bearing Installation:





10. Install 5th gear caged needle bearing.

5th Speed Gear Installation:





11. Using special tool #C-3717, install 5th speed gear and synchronizer. The 5th gear synchronizer hub has the letter S stamped on the top face of the hub. This designates that the hub must be installed with the S facing upward.

5th Gear Synchronizer Snap Ring Installation:





12. Install 5th gear synchronizer snap ring.