Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1466

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 87 3-4 Synchronizer Hub Snap Ring
Fig. 88 3rd Gear Removal
(11) Remove 3rd gear caged needle bearing (Fig.
89). Check the caged needle bearing for a broken
retention spring.
Fig. 89 3rd Gear Caged Needle Bearing
(12) Inspect the input shaft for worn or damaged
bearing races or chipped gear teeth. Replace as nec-
essary.
ASSEMBLY
The snap rings that are used on the input shaft
are available in select fit sizes. Use the thickest snap
ring that fits in each snap ring groove.
(1) Place input shaft into shop press.
(2) Install 3rd gear caged needle bearing on input
shaft.
(3) Install 3rd gear and 3-4 synchronizer onto
input shaft. Install Tool #C-3717 over input shaft and
press on synchronizer hub and 3rd gear (Fig. 90).
The synchronizer hub has the letter U stamped on
the top face of the hub. This designates that the hub
must be installed with the U facing upward.
3RD GEAR CAGED NEEDLE BEARING INPUT SHAFT
(4) Install 3-4 synchronizer snap ring into slot on
input shaft.
(5) Install blocking ring into 3-4 synchronizer.
Install 4th gear caged needle bearing.
(6) Install 4th gear onto input shaft.
(7) Install 4-5 split thrust washer separation pin
(Fig. 91).
(8) Install split thrust washer onto input shaft
(Fig. 92).
(9) Install split thrust washer retaining ring (Fig.
93).
(10) Install 5th gear caged needle bearing (Fig.
94).
(11) Using special tool #C-3717, install 5th speed
gear and synchronizer (Fig. 95). The 5th gear syn-
chronizer hub has the letter S stamped on the top
face of the hub. This designates that the hub must be
installed with the S facing upward.
(12) Install 5th gear synchronizer snap ring (Fig.
96).
Fig. 90 Press On 3rd Gear Synchronizer Hub
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