Countershaft - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS): Assembly
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NOTE:
Lubricate all components with the recommended transmission fluid before assembling.
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NOTE: When installing the bearing, do not over expand the bearing cage or damage to the bearing cage can occur.
Install the 5th gear needle bearing.
Material
: Motorcraft® Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid / XT-11-QDC (WSS-M2C200-D2)
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NOTE: The 3 synchronizer ring tabs must engage into the 3 synchronizer assembly slots or damage to the synchronizer assembly and synchronizer ring assembly can occur.
- Align the 3 synchronizer ring tabs with the 3 synchronizer assembly slots.
- Using the bearing separator and a hydraulic press, install the 5th gear and the 5th\6th gear synchronizer assembly. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
- Install the 5th\6th gear synchronizer assembly snap ring.
- Install the 6th gear needle bearing.
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NOTE: Do not allow the 6th gear needle bearing to slide down the countershaft while pressing the components or damage to the needle bearing can occur.NOTE: The 3 synchronizer ring tabs must engage into the 3 synchronizer assembly slots or damage to the synchronizer assembly and synchronizer ring assembly can occur.NOTE: Lubricate the needle bearing with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
While keeping the 6th gear needle bearing from sliding down the countershaft, use the bearing separator and a hydraulic press to install the 6th gear the 3rd gear and the 6th gear synchronizer ring assembly. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
- Using the bearing separator and a hydraulic press, install the 4th gear. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press