MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
78-53
Fig. 78-97 Installing Output Shaft Needle Bearing into
Center Support
Fig. 78-98 Removing Countergear Needle Bearing from
Center Support
ASSEMBLY A N D INSTALLATION OF
TRANSMISSION
1. Assemble the third speed gear over output shaft, with
coned end toward front and against shaft shoulder (Fig. 7B-
105).
NOTE:
Although synchronizer assemblies are similar,
the hub splines differ. Hub and sleeve are selective fit to
obtain a free sliding fit with .002" maximum backlash.
Keep mated parts together to insure correct sliding fit
and backlash.
2. Assembly blocker rings with slots aligned with shift
keys of second and third gear synchronizer assembly.
Fig. 78-99 Installing Countergear Needle Bearing into
Center Support
HOUSING
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Fig. 78-100 Removing Countergear Needle Bearing from
Extension Housing
3. Install synchronizer and blocker rings, with chamfer
on sleeve toward front of shaft, and position on face of third
speed gear.
4. Install snap ring in shaft groove ahead of synchronizer
hub (Fig. 7B-106).
5. Install the second speed gear, coned end in, against
blocker ring.
6. Install thrust washer on face of second speed gear and
install snap ring in shaft groove in front of thrust washer (Fig.
7B- 107).
7. Install two rows of 46 needle rollers inside of the fifth
speed gear, with a spacer in between and on each end of
needle rollers. Retain with petroleum jelly as they are
installed (Fig. 7B-108). Note that one needle space in each