Input Shaft Disassemble: Disassemble
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Mount the input shaft in a vise with soft jaws.
- Remove the bearing retaining ring and discard.
- Remove the input shaft bearing using the 87 92 152: puller and the 87 91 642: basic puller.
- Remove the 4th drive gear, 4th gear leaf springs, 4th gear blocking ring, and 4th gear bearing.
- Move the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer sleeve down, toward third gear, far enough to remove the synchronizer detent inserts with a small screwdriver.
- Remove the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer sleeve.
- Remove the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer insert pins and springs.
- Remove the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer hub retaining ring and washer. Remove the 3rd/4th synchronizer hub using the 87 91 287: puller under the 3rd gear.
- Remove the 3rd gear blocking ring, 3rd gear leaf springs, 3rd drive gear, and 3rd gear bearing assembly.
- Press off the input shaft bearing, next to 1st drive gear, using the 87 91 121: ring and the 87 90 636: fixture.
NOTE:
The input shaft bearing can not be reused after removal. It must be replaced.
NOTE:
Loosen the 87 92 152:
puller until the tool sits flush on the 4th drive gear before tightening the tool onto the bearing.
WARNING:
The synchronizer detent inserts may be forced out by spring pressure and could injure someone. To help avoid injury, always cover the synchronizer hub detent openings during disassembly.
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer sleeve. It needs to be installed in the same orientation.