Reverse Gear Shaft: Service and Repair

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove retaining ring and spacer.
2. Remove idler gear.
3. Remove needle bearings and thrust washer.

ASSEMBLY
1. Install reverse idler shaft in transmission case. Apply sealant to reverse idler shaft fixing bolt threads. Torque fixing bolt to 58-86 ft lbs.
2. Install thrust washer (brass side facing gear) onto reverse idler gear shaft. Ensure tab on thrust washer mates with groove on reverse idler shaft to prevent rotation of thrust washer.
3. Install needle bearings onto reverse idler gear shaft.
4. Install reverse idler gear.
5. Install spacer (brass side to gear) and original retaining ring onto reverse idler gear shaft. Insert a feeler gauge between retaining ring and spacer to measure reverse idler gear endplay.

Reverse Idler Gear Retaining Ring Chart:

6. Using the reverse idler gear retaining rings selection chart, adjust reverse idler gear endplay to 0.0039-0.0078 inch.