Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1559

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SHIFT SELECTOR SHAFT BUSHING (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Position replacement bushing over selector
shaft bore.
(2) Using an appropriate size deep–well socket,
install bushing in selector shaft bore (Fig. 163).
Fig. 163 Selector Shaft Bushing Installation
1 - DEEP WELL SOCKET
2 - SHIFTER SHAFT BUSHING
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.
T350 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
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. 164) .
Fig. 164 Synchronizer Assembly
1 - SLEEVE
2 - BALL
3 - KEY
4 - SPRING
5 - HUB
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