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Tools Required

    • DT-47735 Pinion Flange Holder
    • J 35467 One-Way Clutch Tester
    • J 44731 Input Shaft Seal Installer

    Object Number: 1954204  Size: SH
  1. Apply an approved lubricant to each gear shift fork and gear shift head (1).
  2. Join the shift rail assembly to the input shaft (3) and countershaft assembly (2).

  3. Object Number: 1954203  Size: SH
  4. Install the input shaft, countershaft and shift rails as an assembly (1) in the clutch housing (2).

  5. Object Number: 1954202  Size: SH
  6. Install the snap ring (1) into the groove of the input shaft radial ball bearing.

  7. Object Number: 1954200  Size: SH
  8. Install the snap ring (1) into the groove of the countershaft radial ball bearing.

  9. Object Number: 1954199  Size: SH
  10. Apply an approved threadlocker to the shift rail retaining bolts (1).
  11. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  12. Install the shift rail (2) to clutch housing retaining bolts (1)
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1954198  Size: SH

    Important: During alignment, ensure that the thread hole of the reverse idler gear shaft (1) aligns with the thread hole of the middle case.

  14. Apply an approved lubricant and install the following components:
  15. •  the reverse idler gear bearing (3)
    • the reverse idler gear (2) with the higher boss facing the rear
    • the reverse idler gear shaft (1) with its hole facing outward

    Object Number: 1954175  Size: SH
  16. Apply an approved lubricant and install the input shaft bearing (2), blocking ring (3) and the rear output shaft (1).

  17. Object Number: 1954172  Size: SH
  18. Install the shift shaft selector lever (1) to the clutch housing (2).
  19. Notice: Refer to Machined Surface Damage Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1954170  Size: SH
  20. Apply an approved sealer the interface of the clutch housing (2) and the intermediate case (1).
  21. Apply an approved lubricant to the shift and select lever shaft bearing.
  22. Install the intermediate case (1) to the clutch housing.

  23. Object Number: 1954155  Size: SH
  24. Install the inner clutch housing to intermediate case retaining bolts (1).
  25. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 40 N·m (29 lb ft)

  26. Install the outer clutch housing to intermediate case retaining bolts (2).
  27. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 40 N·m (29 lb ft)


    Object Number: 1954167  Size: SH
  28. Install the oil trough pipe (1) to the intermediate case.
  29. Install a NEW gasket (3) to the reverse idler gear shaft retaining bolt (2).
  30. Install the reverse idler gear shaft retaining bolt (2) to the intermediate case.
  31. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 40 N·m (30 lb ft)


    Object Number: 1954165  Size: SH
  32. Install the oil trough (2) to the intermediate case.
  33. Install the oil trough (2) to intermediate case retaining bolts (1).
  34. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 8.5 N·m (75 lb in)


    Object Number: 1955541  Size: SH
  35. Apply an approved lubricant to the following components:
  36. • the tapered roller bearing outer race (2)
    • the cylindrical roller bearing (3)
    • the control sub-assembly holes (1)

    Object Number: 1955542  Size: SH
  37. Apply an approved lubricant to the following components:
  38. • the tapered roller bearing of the output shaft (1)
    • the cylindrical roller bearing inner race of counter gear (2)

    Object Number: 1954160  Size: SH
  39. Apply an approved sealer to the interface of either case.
  40. Notice: Refer to Machined Surface Damage Notice in the Preface section.

  41. Install the rear case to the intermediate case.
  42. Install the rear case to intermediate case retaining bolts (1).
  43. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 40 N·m (29 lb ft)


    Object Number: 1954162  Size: SH
  44. Apply an approved lubricant and install the lock ball pin (1).
  45. Install the spring (2) and a NEW plug (3) to the rear case.
  46. Tighten
    Tighten the plug to 24 N·m (18 lb ft)


    Object Number: 1954157  Size: SH
  47. Using J 35467 , install a NEW clutch housing hole plug (1) into the clutch housing.
  48. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 39 N·m (29 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1955543  Size: SH
  49. Using J 44731 , install a NEW input shaft seal (1) to the clutch housing.

  50. Object Number: 1954150  Size: SH
  51. Align and install the main shaft bearing oil slinger (4) to the output shaft.
  52. Grease and install the locking ball (3) to the output shaft.
  53. Align and install the vehicle speed sensor drive gear (2) to the output shaft.
  54. Install a NEW rear output shaft rear bearing spacer (1) to the output shaft.

  55. Object Number: 1954148  Size: SH
  56. Apply an approved sealer to the interface of either case.
  57. Install the rear extension housing (2) to the rear case.
  58. Install the rear extension housing to rear case retaining bolts (1).
  59. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 29 N·m (21 lb ft)


    Object Number: 1955553  Size: SH
  60. Install a NEW select shift lever retainer (3), the damper (2) and shift lever rod universal joint (1) into the end of the shift selector.

  61. Object Number: 1954144  Size: SH
  62. Install the shift lever pin (1) to the select shift lever rod universal joint (2).
  63. With a suitable tool, rotate the shift lever retainer (2) backward.

  64. Object Number: 1955545  Size: SH
  65. Stake the retainer (2) in place using pliers and 2 roll pins held in place with assembly lube.

  66. Object Number: 1996500  Size: SH
  67. Install the propshaft flange (1) to the output shaft.
  68. Grease and install a NEW propshaft flange thrust washer (2) to the output shaft.
  69. Install a NEW propshaft flange nut (3) to the output shaft.

Preload Adjustment Procedure


    Object Number: 1955584  Size: SH
  1. Shift the transmission into any gear.
  2. Attach DT-47735  (1) to the output flange.
  3. Hold DT-47735 in order to prevent the output flange from rotating. Install and tighten the output flange nut. Tighten until the looseness is minimum.
  4. Verify looseness by shaking the output shaft longitudinally.

  5. Object Number: 1955547  Size: SH
  6. Remove DT-47735 from the output flange.
  7. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
  8. Rotate the output flange several times in order to break in the gears, synchronizers and bearings.
  9. Measure the rotational torque/drag torque of the output flange by using a suitable tool (1). Record this initial rotational torque measurement as value A.

  10. Object Number: 1955584  Size: SH
  11. Attach DT-47735  (1) to the output flange.
  12. Shift the transmission into any gear.
  13. Tighten the propshaft flange to output shaft retaining nut.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the nut 220-565 N·m (162-417 lb ft).

  15. Remove the DT-47735 from the output flange.
  16. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
  17. Rotate the output flange several times in order to seat the bearings.
  18. Measure the rotational torque/drag torque of the output flange by using a suitable tool. Record this measurement as value B.
  19. Subtract value A from value B. Verify that the resulting measurement is within the specified range.
  20. Specification
    The rotational torque specification is.45-1.35 N·m (4-12 lb in).

  21. Repeat the previous steps until you have confirmed that the rotational torque specification is reached then stake the nut in place. If the rotational torque requirement has been exceeded, replace the output shaft spacer and repeat steps 2-16.

  22. Object Number: 1954135  Size: SH
  23. Install the output sensor (1) to the extension housing.
  24. Install the output sensor to extension housing retaining bolt (2).
  25. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1954137  Size: SH
  26. Install a NEW backup lamp washer (1) to the backup switch.
  27. Install the backup switch to the extension housing.
  28. Tighten
    Tighten the switch to 44 N·m (32 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1955632  Size: SH
  29. Install the NEW gaskets (2), drain plug (3) and fill plug (1).
  30. • Install the drain plug (3) to the rear case.

    Tighten
    Tighten both plugs to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).

    • Install the fill plug (1) to the intermediate case.

    Tighten
    Tighten both plugs to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).