>> J << 3RD Speed Gear Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check that the 2nd speed gear and the outer synchronizer ring have been properly installed. Also, make sure the claws on the synchronizer cone (four places) are correctly fitted into the holes in the 2nd speed gear (four places).
- Using special tools MD998812, MD998814, MD998822 < F5M42 >, MD998824 < F5M51 > and MD998364 < F5M51 >, press install the 3rd speed gear onto the output shaft.
- Make sure that the 2nd speed gear and the outer synchronizer ring can rotate freely.