Reverse Idler Gear 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.
- Put the reverse idler gear shaft in the 87 91 311 . See Special Tools . Ensure that the rim of the 87 91 311 rests on the reverse gear and not on the idler shaft washer. See Special Tools .
- Carefully tap the reverse idler gear shaft out of the shaft support bracket using a punch in the center of the shaft.
- Remove the shaft support bracket.
- Remove the reverse idler gear washer, reverse gear, reverse synchronizer sleeve, reverse gear blocking ring with leaf springs, spring ring, reverse idler gear, and reverse gear bearing.
- Inspect the condition of the gears and synchronizer. Refer to Synchronizers Cleaning and Inspection .
- Measure the clearance between the blocking ring and reverse the idler gear in 4 places.
Specification: The minimum blocking ring clearance for the reverse gear synchronizer is 0.5 mm (0.02 in).
IMPORTANT:
When tapping out the reverse idler rear shaft, make sure the shaft washer does not separate from the shaft.