Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Countershaft: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Hand-tighten the Bearing Puller to prevent gear damage.
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Support the countershaft while using the hydraulic press to prevent damage to the shaft or gears.
- Using the Shift Rail Needle Bearing Installer, Handle, Bearing Puller and a hydraulic press, remove the 5th gear.
- Using the Shift Rail Needle Bearing Installer, Bearing Puller and a hydraulic press, remove the 6th gear.
- Remove the 3rd gear.
- Remove the 3rd gear needle bearing.
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NOTE: Prior to removing the synchronizer rings, note the position of each synchronizer ring.
Remove the 3rd gear synchronizer ring assembly.
- Remove the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly snap ring.
- Using the Shift Rail Needle Bearing Installer, the Bearing Puller and a hydraulic press, remove the 4th gear and the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly.
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NOTE: Prior to removing the synchronizer rings, note the position of each synchronizer ring.
Remove the 4th gear from the 4th gear synchronizer ring assembly. Remove the 4th gear synchronizer ring assembly from the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly.
- Inspect the 4th gear for wear or damage. Install a new gear as necessary.
- Inspect the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly for wear or damage. Install a new 3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly as necessary.
- Inspect the synchronizer ring components for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.
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NOTE: When removing the bearing, do not over expand the bearing cage or damage to the bearing cage can occur.
Remove the 4th gear needle bearing.
- Inspect the countershaft for scoring or worn or damaged splines. Install a new countershaft as necessary.