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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 36513 Gear and Bearing Separator Plate
    • J 44378 Press Adapter (all shafts)

    Object Number: 514840  Size: SH

    Important: The 4th driven gear is a very tight press.

  1. Press off the 4th driven gear using the J 36513  (2) and the J 44378  (1).

  2. Object Number: 514841  Size: SH

    Important: The 3rd driven gear is a very tight press.

  3. Remove the 3rd driven gear using the J 36513  (2) and the J 44378  (1).

  4. Object Number: 514842  Size: SH
  5. Remove the 5th gear (1) and the two caged needle bearings (2).

  6. Object Number: 521646  Size: SH

    Important: Do not contact the thrust washer under the reverse gear.

  7. Remove the bearing collar using the J 36513  (2), under the reverse gear, the J 44378  (1), and a hydraulic press.

  8. Object Number: 514843  Size: SH
  9. Remove the following components as an assembly:
  10. 5.1. The bearing collar (1)
    5.2. The 5th gear blocking ring (2)
    5.3. The 5th/Reverse synchronizer assembly (3)
    5.4. The reverse blocking ring (4)
    5.5. The reverse gear (5)
    5.6. The caged needle bearing (6)

    Object Number: 658873  Size: SH

    Important: Ensure that the J 36513 is not making contact with the pinion gear before pressing off the collar and thrust washer.

  11. Remove the collar and the thrust washer using the J 44378  (1), the J 36513  (2), and a hydraulic press.