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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool
    • J 22912-B Split-Plate Bearing Puller
    • J 38805 Output Shaft Nut Socket - 4WD only
    • J 44707 T-Bar Push Puller
    • J 45545 Adapter 3/8 inch NF to 5/8 inch NF

    Object Number: 178851  Size: SH

    Important: In order to remove the shift tower, the transmission must be in neutral.

  1. Shift the transmission to neutral.
  2. Remove the bolts that secure the shift lever to the transmission.
  3. Remove the shift lever and shift tower spacer.

  4. Object Number: 100518  Size: SH

    Important: Note the location of the brackets on the shift cover bolts in order to reinstall them in the correct location.

  5. Remove the bolts that secure the shift cover to the transmission.
  6. Using screwdrivers in the transmission case slots, pry the shift cover from the transmission.

  7. Object Number: 789384  Size: SH
  8. Using the J 8614-01 to hold the propeller shaft yoke, loosen the mainshaft nut.

  9. Object Number: 789385  Size: SH
  10. For C model, remove the following parts:
  11. 7.1. The mainshaft nut
    7.2. The washer and discard
    7.3. The rubber washer and discard
    7.4. The yoke assembly

    Object Number: 762629  Size: SH
  12. For C model, remove the vehicle speed sensor and the O-ring seal.

  13. Object Number: 634591  Size: SH
  14. For K model, remove the transmission extension bolts.
  15. Remove the transmission extension.

  16. Object Number: 100532  Size: SH
  17. For C model, remove the transmission extension bolts.
  18. Remove the transmission extension.

  19. Object Number: 634586  Size: SH
  20. For K model, using the J 38805  (1), remove the mainshaft nut and washer.
  21. Discard the washer.

  22. Object Number: 100547  Size: SH

    Important: Use the correct size punch when removing the shift fork roll pins. If the punch is too large, it may flare the shaft rail and cause hard removal of the shift fork.

  23. Remove the overdrive gear shift fork roll pins.

  24. Object Number: 634818  Size: SH
  25. Remove the overdrive gear retainer ring.

  26. Object Number: 4810  Size: SH

    Important: For installation alignment, scribe an alignment mark on the synchronizer hubs and synchronizer sleeves before removing. To prevent the synchronizer springs and struts from being lost, do not separate the synchronizer hubs from the synchronizer sleeves. Keep the synchronizer clutch gear and the blocking rings with the synchronizer hubs. Organize the components in order to install the components in their original location and position.

  27. Scribe a mark on the overdrive synchronizer hub and synchronizer hub sleeve.

  28. Object Number: 762073  Size: SH
  29. Remove the overdrive gear assembly, with the shift fork, from the countershaft.
  30. Remove the roller bearing.

  31. Object Number: 789386  Size: SH
  32. Remove the thrust washer.
  33. Remove the thrust washer pin from the countershaft.

  34. Object Number: 789389  Size: SH

    Important: Only remove the vehicle speed sensor during this procedure.

  35. For C model, remove the vehicle speed sensor reluctor using J 44707  (1), J 45545  (2) and J 22912-B  (3) or equivalent.

  36. Object Number: 789391  Size: SH
  37. For C model, remove the mainshaft overdrive gear using J 44707  (1), J 45545  (2) and J 22912-B  (3), or equivalent.

  38. Object Number: 102253  Size: SH
  39. Remove the mainshaft rear bearing retainer bolts.
  40. Remove the mainshaft rear bearing retainer.
  41. Remove the shim or shims.
  42. Remove the mainshaft rear bearing cup.
  43. Move the synchronizer sleeves into the neutral position.
  44. Position the overdrive gear shift lever over to the side and hold in position with a rubber band.

  45. Object Number: 634608  Size: SH
  46. For installation alignment, mark the input shaft bearing retainer to the transmission case.
  47. Remove the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.
  48. Remove the input shaft retainer.

  49. Object Number: 634627  Size: SH
  50. Remove the input shaft.
  51. Remove the main drive gear bearing.

  52. Object Number: 100555  Size: SH
  53. Use the following procedure in order to remove the mainshaft assembly from the case:
  54. 35.1. Lift the mainshaft and move to the rear of the case.
    35.2. Tip the front of the mainshaft up and remove the mainshaft from the case.

    Object Number: 100556  Size: SH
  55. Remove the countershaft bearing retainer bolts.
  56. Remove the countershaft bearing retainer.
  57. Remove the shim or shims.
  58. Remove the countershaft rear bearing cup.

  59. Object Number: 762075  Size: SH
  60. Remove the reverse idler gear and shaft:
  61. 40.1. Using a suitable punch, drive the reverse idler gear shaft towards the rear of the case.
    40.2. Remove the reverse idler gear.
    40.3. Remove the thrust washers.
    40.4. Remove the bearing.

    Object Number: 789393  Size: SH
  62. Remove the countershaft rear bearing using J 44707  (1), J 45545  (2) and J 22912-B  (3), or equivalent.
  63. Removing the countershaft rear bearing will allow the countershaft to be angled for removal.


    Object Number: 100559  Size: SH
  64. Remove the countershaft from the transmission case. Slide the countershaft rearward and lift the front of the countershaft out of the case.

  65. Object Number: 634648  Size: SH
  66. Using a punch or chisel, remove the countershaft front bearing cap.
  67. Discard the removed bearing cap.
  68. Remove the countershaft front bearing cup.

  69. Object Number: 100569  Size: SH
  70. Remove the roll pin from the overdrive gear shift lever.
  71. Remove the shift lever shaft.
  72. Remove the overdrive gear shift lever.