Reverse Shift Fork Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the 5th/6th speed shift fork retainer ring.
- Install the retainer clip to the countershaft.
- Install the spacer to the countershaft.
- Install the needle bearing to the countershaft.
- Install the gear to the countershaft.
- Install the countershaft retainer and spacer.
- Install the countershaft gear (1).
- Install the countershaft retainer ring.
- Install the two piece thrust washer (3).
- Install the locking ring (2).
- Install the reverse shift fork and the synchronizer (1).
- Install a NEW shift fork retainer ring (2).
- Install the reverse synchronizer retainer ring (1).
NOTE:
If any of the following components are damaged or replaced. (5th Drive Gear, 5th gear blocking rings, 5th/6th gear synchronizer assembly) Then they must ALL be replaced as a set. All parts in the replacement kit must be used.
NOTE:
The synchronizer hub for reverse should be assembled with nylon ring side away from the reverse gear.