Case Cover-Exploded View; Countergear-Cross Section; Installing 1St Gear Sleeve - Pontiac TRANS AM 1977 Service Manual

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MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
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SHIFTER SHAFT
0
DETENT
BALL
a
SLEEVE
rn
SPRlr4G
=
0
LOCK DETENT
PIN
BALL
2191
-2 SHIFTER SHAFT
Fig. 78-63 Case Cover
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Exploded View
Fig. 78-64 Countergear - Cross Section
4. Lubricate and insert countergear (uushing Loader J
24658 out front of case) until woo&uff'key slot is in its
relative installed position (do not install key).
5. Attach a dial indicator (as shown in Fig. 7B-65) and
check end play of the countergear. If end play is greater than
.025", new thrust washers must be installed.
ASSEMBLY OF MAINSHAFT
1. From rear of mainshaft, assemble the 2nd speed gear
(with hub of gear toward rear of shaft).
2. Install 1st-2nd synchronizer clutch assembly (sliding
clutch sleeve taper toward rear, hub to front) on the
mainshaft, together with a synchronizer ring on both sides
of the cultch assemblies.
3. Position the 1st gear sleeve on the shaft and press the
sleeve onto the mainshaft until the 2nd gear, clutch assembly
and sleeve bottom against the shoulder of the mainshaft (Fig.
7B-66).
4. Install 1st speed gear (with hub toward front) and,
supporting inner race, press the rear bearing onto the
mainshaft with the snap ring groove toward front of the
transmission (Fig. 7B-67).
5. Install spacer and new correct selective fit (thickest
that will assemble) snap ring in mainshaft behind rear
bearing.
Fig. 78-65 Checking Countergear End Play
1-2 SYNCHRO
Fig. 78-66 Installing 1st Gear Sleeve
I
ST GEAR
I
REAR BEARING
Fig. 78-67 Installing Rear Bearing
6. Install the 3rd speed gear (hub to front of
transmission) and the 3rd speed gear synchronizing ring
(notches to front of transmission).

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