Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1552

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INPUT SHAFT (Continued)
(11) Remove 3rd gear caged needle bearing (Fig.
143). Inspect needle bearing for a broken retention
spring
Fig. 143 3rd Gear Caged Needle Bearing
1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - 3RD GEAR CAGED NEEDLE BEARING
(12) Inspect the input shaft for worn or damaged
bearing races or chipped gear teeth. Replace as nec-
essary.
ASSEMBLY
The snap rings that are used on the input shaft
are available in select fit sizes. Use the thickest snap
ring that fits in each snap ring groove.
(1) Place input shaft into shop press.
(2) Install 3rd gear caged needle bearing (Fig.
144).
Fig. 144 3rd Gear Caged Needle Bearing
1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - 3RD GEAR CAGED NEEDLE BEARING
(3) Install 3rd gear and 3-4 synchronizer onto
input shaft. Install Tool #C-3717 over input shaft and
press on synchronizer hub and 3rd gear (Fig. 145).
The synchronizer hub has the letter U stamped on
the top face of the hub. This designates that the hub
must be installed with the U facing upward.
Fig. 145 Press On 3rd Gear Synchronizer Hub
1 - PRESS RAM
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3717
3 - BEARING SPLITTER
4 - 3RD GEAR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLY
(4) Install 3-4 synchronizer snap ring into slot on
input shaft.
(5) Install blocking ring into 3-4 synchronizer.
Install 4th gear caged needle bearing.
(6) Install 4th gear onto input shaft.
(7) Install 4-5 split thrust washer separation pin
(Fig. 146).
Fig. 146 Split Thrust Washer Separation Pin
1 - SEPARATION PIN
2 - INPUT SHAFT
3 - PLIERS
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