Transmission Case: 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.

Remove the 8 bearing retaining bolts.
Using the Input Shaft Bearing Installer and the Handle, remove the input shaft bearing.
- Inspect the input shaft bearing for wear or damage. Install a new bearing as necessary.
Using the Input Shaft Bearing Installer and the Handle, remove the countershaft bearing.
- Inspect the countershaft bearing for wear or damage. Install a new bearing as necessary.
If replacing the transmission case, remove the clutch slave cylinder tube retaining clip.
If replacing the transmission case, remove the transmission case vent tube.
Using a brass drift, tap the dowel pins flush with the transmission case.
Remove the reverse idler gear bracket bolt and the reverse idler gear assembly.
- Inspect the reverse idler gear for wear or damage. Install a new gear as necessary.
- Inspect the reverse idler gear needle bearing and shaft for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.
Remove the 4 bearing retaining bolts.
Using the Bushing Installer and the Handle, remove the output shaft bearing.
- Inspect the output shaft bearing for wear or damage. Install a new bearing as necessary.
If replacing the transmission case, use the Detent Remover and the Slide Hammer to remove the shift shaft detent.
If leakage is present, remove the shift shaft seal.
Clean and inspect the front and rear transmission cases.
- Inspect the shift shaft and shift rail bearings for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.
- Inspect the rear countershaft bearing for wear or damage. Install a new rear transmission case as necessary.