Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1219

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
(7) Remove 4th gear (Fig. 112).
Fig. 112 4th Gear Removal
1 – INPUT SHAFT
2 – 4TH GEAR
(8) Remove 4th gear caged needle bearing (Fig.
113). Check the caged needle bearing for a broken
retention spring.
Fig. 113 Caged Needle Bearing Removal
1 – INPUT SHAFT
2 – CAGED NEEDLE BEARING
(9) Remove blocking ring. Remove 3-4 synchronizer
hub retaining snap ring (Fig. 114).
Fig. 114 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. 115).
Fig. 115 3rd Gear Removal
1 – PRESS RAM
2 – INPUT SHAFT
3 – 3RD GEAR
4 – SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLY
(11) Inspect the input shaft for worn or damaged
bearing races or chipped gear teeth. Replace as nec-
essary.
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