Input Shaft: Disassembly

Fig 1: Measuring Input Shaft End Play

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Prior to disassembly of the input shaft, measure and record end play for the 3rd, 4th and 5th gears. See the following chart for standard values.

INPUT SHAFT END PLAY STANDARD VALUES

Remove the oil channel.

Fig 2: Removing Input Shaft Rear Bearing Using Special Tool
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Using the special tool, remove the input shaft rear bearing.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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NOTE:
- The snap ring is not reusable.
Remove and discard the snap ring.

Fig 4: Removing Input Shaft Spacer And 5th Gear Stopper Using Special Tool
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Using the special tool, remove the input shaft spacer and the 5th gear stopper together.

Fig 5: Removing 5th Needle Bearing Using Special Tool
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Using the special tools, remove the 5th gear synchronizer assembly and the 5th input gear together.
Remove the 5th needle bearing.

Fig 6: Removing 3rd Needle Bearing Using Special Tool
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Using the special tools, remove the 5th gear bushing, thrust washer, 4th input gear, 4th gear needle bearing, 4th gear bushing, 4th gear synchronizer ring, 3rd and 4th gear synchronizer assembly, 3rd gear synchronizer ring and 3rd input gear together.
Remove the 3rd needle bearing.

Fig 7: Removing Input Shaft Front Bearing Using Special Tool
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Using the special tools, remove the input shaft front bearing.