Counter Gear Shaft Assemble: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using J 5590 (1) and a press or hammer install the inner race (138).
- Select and install a snap ring (142) with a maximum thickness that can be installed to the counter shaft.
- Apply lubricant GM P/N 88862475 (Canadian P/N 88862476 and install the following components:
- the 2nd gear bearing (135)
- the 2nd gear (200)
- the 2nd gear synchronizer inner cone (96)
- the 2nd gear synchronizer outer cone (97)
- the 2nd gear outer blocker ring (98)
- the 1st/2nd gear synchronizer sleeve (117)
- Using a hydraulic press and DT-47723 , install the 1st/2nd gear synchronizer sleeve with the boss side facing 2nd gear. See Special Tools . The synchronizer ring set and transmission clutch hub are to be aligned when installing the transmission clutch hub assembly.
- Select the maximum thickness retaining ring that will fit in the groove. Refer to Countershaft Front and Rear Bearing Retaining Ring Specifications .
- Install a NEW snap ring.
- Apply lubricant and install the following components:
- the 1st gear outer blocking ring (98)
- the 1st gear synchronizer outer cone (97)
- the 1st gear synchronizer inner cone (96)
- Apply lubricant, install and align the 1st gear bearing (134), 1st gear (199) and the reverse gear spline (112).
- Using a hydraulic press and DT-47723 , install the reverse gear spline (112). See Special Tools .
- Apply lubricant and install the reverse gear blocking ring (122).
- Install the ball (194) to the countershaft.
- Apply lubricant and install the reverse gear bushing bearing (133).
- Apply lubricant. Align and install the synchronizer sleeve and reverse gear (206) together.
- Apply lubricant. Install the reverse gear bushing (114) with ball.
- Install the counter gear front bearing (128) with groove facing forward.
- Using a hydraulic press and J 5590 , install the counter gear front bearing.
- Select the maximum thickness retaining ring that will fit in the groove. Refer to 1st and 2nd Gear Synchronizer Retaining Ring Specifications .
- Install a NEW snap ring (142).
IMPORTANT:
The retaining ring is a selected fit. Always install a NEW retaining ring.
IMPORTANT:
The retaining ring is a selected fit. Always install a NEW retaining ring.