Input Shaft: Assembly

The snap rings that are used on the input shaft are available in select fit sizes. Use the thickest snap ring that fits in each snap ring groove.

1. Place input shaft into shop press.
2. Install 3rd gear caged needle bearing (see Fig 1 ).
   Fig 1: 3rd Gear Caged Needle Bearing

   
3. Install 3rd gear and 3-4 synchronizer onto input shaft. Install Tool #C-3717 over input shaft and press on synchronizer hub and 3rd gear (see Fig 2 ). 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 2: Press On 3rd Gear Synchronizer Hub

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

   
8. Install split thrust washer onto input shaft (see Fig 4 ).
   Fig 4: Split Thrust Washer Installation

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

   
10. Install 5th gear caged needle bearing (see Fig 6 ).
    Fig 6: Caged Needle Bearing Installation

    
11. Using special tool #C-3717, install 5th speed gear and synchronizer (see Figure ). 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 7: 5th Speed Gear Installation

    
12. Install 5th gear synchronizer snap ring (see Fig 8 ).
    Fig 8: 5th Gear Synchronizer Snap Ring Installation