Input Shaft, Transmission: Assembly: Assembly

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Fig 1: 3rd Gear Caged Needle Bearing

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Place input shaft into shop press.
Install 3rd gear caged needle bearing (2).

Fig 2: Press On 3rd Gear Synchronizer Hub
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Install 3rd gear and 3-4 synchronizer (4) onto input shaft. Position Installer (special tool #6448A, Installer, Bearing/Gear) (2) over input shaft and press on synchronizer hub and 3rd gear. The synchronizer hub has the letter U stamped on the top face of the hub. This designates that the hub must be installed with the U facing upward.

Fig 3: Split Thrust Washer Separation Pin
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Install a NEW 3-4 synchronizer snap ring into slot on input shaft.
Install blocking ring into 3-4 synchronizer. Install 4th gear caged needle bearing.
Install 4th gear onto input shaft.
Install 4-5 split thrust washer separation pin (1).

Fig 4: Split Thrust Washer Removal/Installation
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Install split thrust washer (2) onto input shaft (1).

Fig 5: Retaining Ring Installation
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Install split thrust washer retaining ring (1).

Fig 6: Caged Needle Bearing Removal/Installation
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Install 5th gear caged needle bearing (2).

Fig 7: 5th Speed Gear Installation
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Using Installer (special tool #6448A, Installer, Bearing/Gear) (2), install 5th speed gear (5) and synchronizer (3). The 5th gear synchronizer hub has the letter S stamped on the top face of the hub. This designates that the hub must be installed with the S facing upward.

Fig 8: 5th Synchro And Hub Snap Ring Removal/Installation
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Install a NEW 5th gear synchronizer snap ring (4).