Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 832

7A-10 1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
DRIVE GEAR
Fig. 7 A - 1 7 Removing M a i n Drive Gear Bearing
be necessary to remove the two (2) shifter assembly-
to-shifter support bolts and remove shifter assembly
from the transmission. If shifter assembly removal is
not required, it may be left hanging from its floor seal
while the transmission is removed.
3. Scribe a mark on companion flange and shaft yoke to
assure proper reassembly and remove propeller shaft.
4. Support rear of engine and remove transmission
mount.
5. Remove four (4) crossmember bolts and slide mem-
ber rearward.
Fig. 7 A - 1 8 Removing Reverse Idler Gear Retainer Ring
Fig. 7 A - 1 9 Removing Mainshaft Assembly
6. Remove two (2) upper transmission-to-clutch hous-
ing bolts and insert Guide Pins J 1126.
7. Remove two (2) lower transmission-to-clutch hous-
ing bolts.
8. Slide transmission straight back on guide pins until
main drive gear splines are free of splines in clutch
friction plate.
9. Remove transmission.
DISASSEMBLE
1. Remove case cover attaching bolts, drain lubricant
and remove case cover and gasket.
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Fig. 7 A - 2 0 Expanding Rear Extension Snap Ring