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2004-2008 models:

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Mainshaft (2004-2008 Models)
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Special Tools Required 

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.
  1. Support 2nd gear (A) on steel blocks, then install the ball bearing (B) using the special tools and a press as shown.
    NOTE: The thin edge of the outer race faces 6th gear.
    Fig 2: Installing Ball Bearing
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  2. Install the 39 x 44 x 26 mm needle bearing, 6th gear, synchro ring, and synchro spring.
  3. Install the 5th/6th synchro hub (A) and the sleeve (B) by aligning the stops (C).
    Fig 3: Installing 5th/6th Synchro Hub And Sleeve By Aligning Stops
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  4. Press the 5th/6th synchro hub using the special tool as shown. After installing, check the operation of the 5th/6th synchro hub and sleeve.
    Fig 4: Pressing 5th/6th Synchro Hub
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  5. Install the synchro spring, synchro ring, 42 x 47 x 30.5 mm needle bearings, 5th gear, distance collar, and 4th gear.
  6. 2000-2003 models: Install the double cone synchro (A) and synchro ring (B).
    Fig 5: Installing Double Cone Synchro And Synchro Ring (2000-2003 Models)
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  7. 2004-2008 models: Install the synchro ring (A) and synchro spring (B).
    Fig 6: Installing Synchro Ring And Synchro Spring (2004-2008 Models)
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  8. Install the 3rd/4th synchro hub (A) and the sleeve (B) by aligning the stops (C).
    Fig 7: Installing 3rd/4th Synchro Hub And Sleeve By Aligning Stops
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  9. Press the 3rd/4th synchro hub using the special tool as shown. After installing, check the operation of the 3rd/4th synchro hub and sleeve.
    Fig 8: Pressing 3rd/4th Synchro Hub
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  10. 2000-2003 models: Install the synchro spring (A) and double cone synchro (B).
    Fig 9: Installing Synchro Spring And Double Cone Synchro (2000-2003 Models)
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  11. 2004-2008 models: Install the synchro spring (A) and synchro ring (B).
    Fig 10: Installing Synchro Spring And Synchro Ring (2004-2008 Models)
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  12. Install the distance collar (A), the 35 x 40 x 35 mm needle bearing (B), and 3rd gear (C).
    Fig 11: Installing Distance Collar, Needle Bearing And 3rd Gear
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  13. Install the angular ball bearing (A) with the thin edge of the outer race facing 3rd gear (B). Use the special tool and a press.
    Fig 12: Installing Angular Ball Bearing
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