Assembly Procedure
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- Lubricate all components with transmission fluid before installation.
- The machined surface faces the needle thrust bearing.
- Install the 5th gear using J 24433 and a hydraulic press.
- Install the thrust bearing (2).
- Install the two caged needle bearings (1).
- Install the 3rd gear (5).
- Install the wavy washer (4).
- Install the 3rd gear blocking ring (3).
- Install the thrust bearing (2).
- Install a new thrust washer (1).
- The machined surface of the synchronizer faces the thrust washer.
- Make sure to align the slots in the synchronizer with the gear blocking ring tabs.
- Install the 3rd/4th synchronizer using the J 24433 and a hydraulic press.
- Install the bearing collar using an appropriate tool and a hydraulic press.
- Install the 4th gear blocking ring (6).
- Install the wavy washer (5).
- Install the caged needle bearing (4).
- Install the 4th gear (3).
- Install the thrust bearing (2).
- Install the thrust washer (1).
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
Use a NEW thrust washer.
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the oil hole on the bearing collar is 90 degrees from the oil hole in the shaft.
IMPORTANT:
The pocketed side of the thrust bearing (2) faces the thrust washer.