Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the intermediate shaft seal ring (1) from the intermediate shaft.
- Remove the following components from the rear planetary ring gear flange on the intermediate shaft:
- The rear planetary ring gear snap ring (2)
- The rear planetary ring gear
- Clean all the intermediate shaft and countershaft drive gear components and dry thoroughly.
- Inspect the following components for excessive wear or damage and replace as necessary:
- The intermediate shaft
- The rear planetary ring gear flange
- The countershaft drive gear
- Inspect the countershaft drive gear inner and outer bearings for excessive wear or damage. Replace the countershaft drive gear inner bearing and the countershaft drive gear as necessary.