3rd-4th Gear Synchronizer: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Install the special tool on the clutch housing and install the transmission on a bench. Remove and discard the RH halfshaft and the transmission case bolts. Install Special Service Tool: 307-003 (T57L-500-B) Holding Fixture, Transmission.
- 3.NOTE: Make sure that the selector lever is in the neutral (N) position.
Position the selector mechanism in neutral, remove the bolts and remove selector mechanism.
- 7.NOTE: Note the position of the lube tube for assembly.
Remove the lube tube and the magnet from the transmission case.
- 9.NOTE: The differential ring gear may hang up on the shaft assemblies.
Remove the input and output shaft assemblies.
- 11.
Heat the bolt to melt the Loctite ® and remove and discard the rear bearing bolt. Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun
- 12.
Using the special tools, remove and discard the rear bearing. Use Special Service Tool: 211-014 Remover, Steering Wheel.
- 13.
Remove 6th gear, 6th gear synchronizer assembly and remove and discard the 5th-6th gear synchronizer hub snap ring.
- 15.
Using the special tools, remove the 5th-6th gear synchronizer hub, 5th gear synchronizer assembly and 5th gear. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
- 16.NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.
Remove the 4th gear retainer, 4th gear and the 4th gear synchronizer assembly. Remove and discard the 3rd-4th gear synchronizer hub snap ring.
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Using the special tools, remove the 3rd-4th gear synchronizer hub, 3rd gear synchronizer assembly, and 3rd gear. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press