Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 2426

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INPUT SHAFT (Continued)
(9) Remove blocking ring. Remove 3-4 synchronizer
hub retaining snap ring (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10 3-4 Synchronizer Hub Snap Ring
1 - SNAP RING PLIERS
2 - SYNCHRO SNAP RING
3 - SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLY
(10) Install input shaft in shop press. Using bear-
ing splitter, remove 3-4 synchronizer and 3rd gear
(Fig. 11).
Fig. 11 3rd Gear Removal
1 - PRESS RAM
2 - INPUT SHAFT
3 - 3RD GEAR
4 - SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLY
(11) Remove 3rd gear caged needle bearing (Fig.
12). Inspect needle bearing for a broken retention
spring
(12) Inspect the input shaft for worn or damaged
bearing races or chipped gear teeth. Replace as nec-
essary.
2001 PT CRUISER
Fig. 12 3rd Gear Caged Needle Bearing
1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - 3RD GEAR CAGED NEEDLE BEARING
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 (Fig. 13).
Fig. 13 3rd Gear Caged Needle Bearing
1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - 3RD GEAR CAGED NEEDLE BEARING
(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. 14).
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.
(4) Install 3-4 synchronizer snap ring into slot on
input shaft.
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