Chrysler Sebring 2004 Service Manual page 1301

21 - 40 T350 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
SHIFT SHAFT SEALS
REMOVAL
It is not necessary to remove the shift shafts from
the transaxle to service the shift shaft seals.
(1) Using a pick tool, pry up on the shift shaft
seal, and remove seal from bore.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position new shift shaft seal into bore.
(2) Install shift shaft seal into bore using an
appropriate size deep-well socket.
SYNCHRONIZER
DISASSEMBLY
Place synchronizer in a clean shop towel and wrap.
Press on inner hub. Carefully open up shop towel
and remove springs, balls, keys, hub, and sleeve.
CLEANING
CLEAN
Do not attempt to clean the blocking rings in sol-
vent. The friction material will become contaminated.
Place synchronizer components in a suitable holder
and clean with solvent. Air dry.
INSPECTION
INSPECT
Proper inspection of components involve:
• Teeth, for wear, scuffed, nicked, burred, or bro-
ken teeth
• Keys, for wear or distortion
• Balls and springs, for distortion, cracks, or wear
If any of these conditions exist in these compo-
nents, replace as necessary.
ASSEMBLY
(1) Position synchronizer hub onto a suitable hold-
ing fixture (input shaft). The synchronizer hubs are
directional. The hubs must be installed with the U
facing upward.
(2) Install springs into hub slot (Fig. 118).
(3) Insert key into hub and spring.
(4) Apply petroleum jelly to the hole in the key.
Insert balls into each key (Fig. 119).
(5) Slide sleeve over the hub and depress balls as
you carefully slip the sleeve into position (Fig. 120).
Fig. 118 Synchronizer Assembly
1 - SLEEVE
2 - BALL
3 - KEY
4 - SPRING
5 - HUB
Fig. 119 Synchronizer Balls
1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - HUB
3 - KEY
4 - BALL
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