Removing Third And Fourth Synchronizer Snap Ring; Removing Rear Bearing Snap Ring; Removing First And Second Synchronizer Snap Ring; Reverse Idler Gear Bushings - Pontiac TRANS AM 1977 Service Manual

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MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
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Fig. 78-35 Removing Third and Fourth Synchronizer
Snap Ring
Fig. 78-37 Removing Rear Bearing and First Speed Gear
Fig. 76-36 Removing Rear Bearing Snap Ring
the rear of the mainshaft.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Transmission Case
1. Wash the transmission thoroughly inside and outside
with cleaning solvent, then inspect the case for cracks.
2. Check the front and rear faces for burrs and, if present,
dress them off with a fine mill file.
Front and Rear Bearings
1. Wash the front and rear ball bearings thoroughly in
a cleaning solvent.
2. Blow out bearings with compressed air.
CAUTION: Do not allow the beanngs to spin,
turn them slowly by hand. Spinning beanngs will
damage the race and balls.
3. Make sure bearings are clean, then lubricate with light
engine oil and check them for roughness by slowly turning
the race by hand.
Removing Fig. 78-38 Removing First and Second
Synchronizer Snap Ring
Bearing Rollers
All clutch gear and countergear bearing rollers should
be inspected closely and replaced if they show wear. Inspect
countershaft and reverse idler shaft at the same time, replace
if necessary. Replace all worn washers.
Gears
1. Inspect all gears for excessive wear, chips or cracks
and replace any that are worn or damaged.
2. Check both clutch sleeves to see that they slide freely
on their hubs.
Reverse Idler Gear Bushings
The bushing used in the idler gear is pressed into the gear
and finish bored in place. This insures the positive alignment
of the bushing and shaft as well as proper meshing of the
gears. Because of the high degree of accuracy to which these

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