Input Shaft: Assembly

NOTE: Using a press, install the gear wheels.

Carefully clean and check all sliding parts and lubricate them with clean manual transmission fluid before assembly.
Using a suitable tube and a press, install a new input shaft bearing (clutch housing bearing).

Fig 1: Installing Clutch Housing Roller Bearing

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Install the 3rd gear needle bearing, 3rd gear, gear wheel and the synchronizer ring.

Fig 2: Locating 3rd Gear Needle Bearing, 3rd Gear, Gear Wheel And Synchronizer Ring

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NOTE: Place a rubber band around the synchronizer body. Install the springs, the synchronizer bars and detent balls. Slide the synchronizer sleeve over the body, while moving the rubber band downward.

Assemble the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer.
1. Install the compression springs.
2. Install the synchronizer bar and detent balls by pressing against the spring pressure.
3. Align the selector ring with the hub and slide it on.

Fig 3: Identifying Synchronizer Bar And Detent Balls

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NOTE: Install the synchronizer hub with the large collar facing outward and the annular groove facing the small collar.

NOTE: Install a new snap ring.

Install the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly.
1. Install the synchronizer assembly.
2. Install a new snap ring.

Fig 4: Identifying Synchronizer Hub With Collar Facing Outward And Annular Groove

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Fig 5: Identifying Synchronizer Assembly And Snap Ring

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Install the 4th gear.
1. Install the synchronizer ring.
2. Install the 4th gear needle bearing.
3. Install the 4th gear.

Fig 6: Identifying Synchronizer Ring And 4th Gear Needle Bearing

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Using a suitable press, install 5th gear and a new snap ring.

Fig 7: Installing Snap Ring

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Using a suitable tube and a press, install a new input shaft bearing (transaxle housing bearing).

Fig 8: Installing Transaxle Housing Roller Bearing

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