Output Shaft Disassemble
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required
- J 36513 Gear and Bearing Separator Plate. See Special Tools .
- J 44378 Press Adapter (all shafts). See Special Tools .
- Press off the 4th driven gear using the J 36513 (2) and the J 44378 (1). See Special Tools .
- Remove the 3rd driven gear using the J 36513 (2) and the J 44378 (1). See Special Tools .
- Remove the 5th gear (1) and the two caged needle bearings (2).
- Remove the bearing collar using the J 36513 (2), under the reverse gear, the J 44378 (1), and a hydraulic press. See Special Tools .
- Remove the following components as an assembly:
- The bearing collar (1)
- The 5th gear blocking ring (2)
- The 5th/Reverse synchronizer assembly (3)
- The reverse blocking ring (4)
- The reverse gear (5)
- The caged needle bearing (6)
- Remove the collar and the thrust washer using the J 44378 (1), the J 36513 (2), and a hydraulic press. See Special Tools .
IMPORTANT:
The 4th driven gear is a very tight press.
IMPORTANT:
The 3rd driven gear is a very tight press.
IMPORTANT:
Do not contact the thrust washer under the reverse gear.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the J 36513
is not making contact with the pinion gear before pressing off the collar and thrust washer. See Special Tools .