W55, W56 Transmissions (2WD & 4WD)

DISASSEMBLY OF COUNTER GEAR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE HUB SLEEVE SHIFTING KEYS AND SPRINGS FROM CLUTCH HUB
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove rear side shifting key spring and three keys and hub sleeve from clutch hub.

(b) Using a screwdriver, remove retainer and front side shifting key spring.

REPLACEMENT OF BEARING
1. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE COUNTER GEAR FRONT BEARING AND SIDE RACE
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(b) Using a press and SST, press out the bearing.
SST 09950-00020
(c) Check the side race for wear or damage.

(d) If necessary, remove the side race.
^ Using SST and socket wrench, remove the side race.
SST 09950-20017

(e) Using a socket wrench, press in a new bearing, side race and inner race.

(f) Select a snap ring that will allow minimum axial play and install it on the shaft.

2. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE COUNTER GEAR CENTER BEARING
(a) Remove the bearing from the counter gear.
(b) Install a new bearing on the counter gear.
HINT: Engage the roller cages.

(c) Using SST, tap out the bearing outer race.
SST 09608-35014 (09608-06020, 09608-06090)
HINT: The outer race will be installed later, as the transmission is assembled.

ASSEMBLY OF COUNTER GEAR ASSEMBLY

(5-Speed)
INSERT CLUTCH HUB NO.3 INTO HUB SLEEVE
(a) Install clutch hub No.3 and the shifting keys to the hub sleeve.
(b) Install the shifting key springs under the shifting keys.
NOTICE: Install the key springs positioned so that their end gaps are not in line.