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MAINSHAFT W/Input Shaft: Assembly

  1. Install the 6th gear needle bearing (2) and gear (1) on the mainshaft (3).
    Fig 1: Installing 6th Gear Needle Bearing & Gear On Mainshaft
    G01859819Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  2. NOTE: The inscription on the synchronizer body must face upwards (towards the input end). The drivers on the synchronizer ring must engage in the grooves in the synchronizer body.
    Fig 2: Installing Clutch Body & Synchronizer Ring
    G01859820Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Install the clutch body (2) and the synchronizer ring (1).
  4. Assemble the synchronizer if it is not being replaced. See SYNCHRONIZER .
  5. Press on the 5th/6th gear synchronizer assembly (1).
    Fig 3: Pressing On 5th/6th Gear Synchronizer Assembly
    G01859821Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. NOTE: Snap rings that are bent or otherwise damaged must be replaced.
    Fig 4: Installing Snap Ring On Mainshaft
    G01859822Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Install the snap ring (1) on the mainshaft (2). Check that it is fully seated.
  8. Install the synchronizer ring (2). Be sure the drivers on the synchronizer ring are engaged in the grooves of the synchronizer body.
    Fig 5: Installing Synchronizer Ring
    G01859823Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Oil the cylindrical bearing (2) and place it in the input shaft (1).
  10. Place the input shaft (1) on the mainshaft.
    Fig 6: Installing Cylindrical Bearing In The Input Shaft & Placing Input Shaft On Mainshaft
    G01859824Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Invert the mainshaft with input shaft in the vise. Use protected vise jaws.
  12. Install the second gear needle bearing (3), and second gear (2) on the mainshaft (1) with the collar facing upwards.
    Fig 7: Installing Second Gear Needle Bearing & Second Gear On Mainshaft With Collar Facing Upwards
    G01859825Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  13. Install the friction ring (4), the cone ring (3), and the synchronizer ring (2). The lobes in the friction ring (4) must engage in the recesses of the synchronizer ring (3).
    Fig 8: Installing Friction Ring, Cone Ring & Synchronizer Ring
    G01859826Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  14. Assemble the 1st/2nd gear synchronizer if it is not being replaced. See SYNCHRONIZER .
  15. Install the 1st/2nd gear synchronizer assembly (1).
    Fig 9: Installing 1st/2nd Gear Synchronizer Assembly
    G01859827Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  16. NOTE: Do not over expand the snap ring.
    Fig 10: Installing Snap Ring
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  17. Install the snap ring (1).
  18. NOTE: The lobes on the friction ring (1) must engage in the recesses in the synchronizer ring (3).
    Fig 11: Installing Synchronizer Ring, Cone Ring & Friction Ring
    G01859829Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  19. Install the synchronizer ring (3), the cone ring (2), and the friction ring (1).
  20. Install the first gear needle bearing (3), first gear (2), and press on the 1st gear thrust washer (1).
    Fig 12: Installing First Gear Needle Bearing, First Gear & Pressing On 1st Gear Thrust Washer
    G01859830Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  21. Press on the sleeve (2), and the reverse gear needle bearing (1).
    Fig 13: Pressing On Sleeve & Reverse Gear Needle Bearing
    G01859831Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  22. NOTE: The reverse gear collar must face upwards.
    Fig 14: Installing Reverse Gear & Synchronizer Ring
    G01859832Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  23. Install the reverse gear (2), and the synchronizer ring (1).
  24. Press on the reverse gear synchronizer assembly (1).
    Fig 15: Pressing On Reverse Gear Synchronizer Assembly
    G01859833Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  25. Remove the input shaft together with the mainshaft from the vise.
  26. Assemble the geartrain housing. See GEARTRAIN HOUSING .