Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1551

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INPUT SHAFT (Continued)
(7) Remove 4th gear (Fig. 139).
Fig. 139 4th Gear Removal
1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - 4TH GEAR
(8) Remove 4th gear caged needle bearing (Fig.
140). Check the caged needle bearing for a broken
retention spring.
Fig. 140 Caged Needle Bearing Removal
1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - CAGED NEEDLE BEARING
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(9) Remove blocking ring. Remove 3-4 synchronizer
hub retaining snap ring (Fig. 141).
Fig. 141 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. 142).
Fig. 142 3rd Gear Removal
1 - PRESS RAM
2 - INPUT SHAFT
3 - 3RD GEAR
4 - SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLY
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