Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual page 1937

21 - 380 T850 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
INPUT SHAFT
DESCRIPTION
The input shaft assembly (Fig. 205) is part of the
transaxle geartrain, is driven by the clutch assembly,
and consists of the following components:
• Input Mainshaft
• 3rd Speed Gear
• 4th Speed Gear
• 3/4 Synchronizer
• 5th Input Gear
The input shaft meshes with the intermediate
shaft, and is supported by a needle bearing at the
front of the transaxle, and a sealed roller bearing at
the rear of the transaxle.
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: When servicing the input shaft assembly, all
snap rings which are removed MUST be replaced
with new snap rings upon reassembly. The 5th gear
nut must be replaced also.
(1) Invert input shaft assembly and place in fix-
ture 8487.
1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - THRUST WASHER
3 - 3RD GEAR
4 - 4TH GEAR
5 - 5TH GEAR
(2) Remove input bearing snap ring (Fig. 206).
1 - SNAP RING
2 - INPUT BEARING
Fig. 205 Input Shaft Assembly
6 - 5TH GEAR NUT
7 - SNAP RING
8 - INPUT BEARING (SEALED)
9 - SNAP RING
10 - 3/4 SYNCHRONIZER
Fig. 206 Input Bearing Snap Ring Removal
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