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A/T Third Shaft Disassembly




A/T Third Shaft Disassembly

Exploded View





NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedure.

1. Remove the reverse gear (A), the reverse selector (B), the 35 x 41 x 32 mm needle bearing (C), and the reverse gear collar (D).





2. Remove the sealing rings (E), the snap ring (F), the 4th clutch (G), and the O-rings (H).

3. Install a commercially available bearing separator (A) on the tapered part (B) of 6th gear (C). Place a bearing separator on press, and place a spacer (D) between the third shaft (E) and the press to prevent damaging the third shaft.






4. Remove the reverse selector hub (A), 6th gear (B), and the 37 x 42 x 25 mm needle bearings (C) using a press.






5. Remove the snap ring (D), the cotter retainer (E), and the 36 mm cotters (F), and remove the 4th gear washer (G), the 49 x 66 x 3 mm thrust needle bearing (H), 4th gear (I), the 45 x 50 x 25 mm needle bearing (J), and the 49 x 66 x 3 mm thrust needle bearing (K) from the third shaft (L).

6. Inspect the bearings for galling and rough movement.

7. Check the shaft bearing surfaces for scoring and excessive wear, and check the shaft splines for excessive wear and damage.

8. Check the third shaft 6th gear axial clearance A/T Third Shaft 6th Gear Axial Clearance Inspection.