Output Shaft: Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate all output shaft components with the recommended lubricant during reassembly.
- Install the 2nd gear needle bearing.
- Install 2nd gear.
- Install the inner and outer 2nd gear synchronizer blocking rings.
- Align the tabs on the outer blocking ring with the notches in the gear.
- Install the 2nd gear synchronizer blocking ring and the 1st/2nd gear synchronizer assembly.
- Align the tabs on the inner blocking ring with the spaces on the 2nd gear synchronizer blocking ring.
- Install the following components:
- Install the 1st gear synchronizer blocking ring.
- Install the outer synchronizer blocking ring.
- Install the inner synchronizer blocking ring.
- Align the tabs on the inner blocking ring with the spaces on the 2nd gear synchronizer blocking ring.
- Install the 1st gear needle bearing.
- Install 1st gear and the sleeve.
- Align the tabs on the outer blocking ring with the notches in the gear.
- Using the special tools, install the output shaft bearing.
- Make sure the bearing is installed against 1st gear.
- Install the 3rd gear needle bearing.
- Install 3rd gear.
- Install the inner and outer 3rd gear synchronizer blocking rings.
- Align the tabs on the outer blocking ring with the notches in the gear.
- Install the following components:
- 3rd gear synchronizer blocking ring
- Align the tabs on the inner blocking ring with the spaces on the 3rd gear synchronizer blocking ring.
- 3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly
- Spacer
- Thrust washer
- 3rd gear synchronizer blocking ring
- Install the 4th gear synchronizer blocking ring and the snap ring.
- Inspect the blocking ring for wear or damage. Install a new blocking ring as necessary.
- Using a feeler gauge, check the 3rd/4th synchronizer hub end play.
- If the clearance is not within specifications, select the correct snap ring.
- Available snap ring sizes:
- 1.50 mm (0.05 in)
- 1.55 mm (0.06 in)
- 1.60 mm (0.06 in)
- 1.65 mm (0.06 in)
- 1.70 mm (0.06 in)
- 1.75 mm (0.06 in)
- 1.80 mm (0.07 in)
- 1.85 mm (0.07 in)
- 1.90 mm (0.07 in)
- 1.95 mm (0.07 in)
- Install the input shaft needle bearing.
CAUTION:
Press the output shaft center bearing onto the shaft by the inner race only. Pressing on the outer race will damage the bearing.
NOTE:
Rotate the shaft so the output end is facing downward