Output Shaft: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
When pressing off components, hold the shaft so that it does not fall.
- Measure the output shaft clearances.
- Measure the clearance between first gear and the differential drive gear.
- Measure the clearance between second gear and secondary third gear.
- Using the special tools and press, press off the bearing (fourth gear end).
- Using the special tools and a press, press off the fourth speed gear.
- Remove the snap ring.
- Using the special tools and a press, press off the third speed gear and second gear.
- Remove the synchronizer blocking ring.
- Remove the snap ring.
- Using the special tools and a press, press off the synchronizer hub, synchronizer blocking ring, and first gear.
- Using the special tools and a press, press off the bearing (first gear end).
- Measure output shaft gear runout.
- Inspect the output shaft for worn or damaged gears.
- Inspect the output shaft for clogged oil passage.
- Inspect the synchronizer blocking ring.
- Measure the clearance from the side of the gear.
- Inspect for smooth engagement with the gear.
- Inspect for worn or damaged teeth or tapered surface.
- Inspect the synchronizer hub.
- Inspect for worn or damaged splines, synchronizer insert groove or end surface.
- Inspect for smooth hub sleeve movement when it is installed.
- Measure the clearance between the first/second synchronizer hub and its shift fork.
CAUTION:
The synchronizer blocking rings are not interchangeable. Be sure to keep them in the order that they were removed.
CAUTION:
The synchronizer blocking rings are not interchangeable. Make sure to keep them in the order that they were removed.
NOTE:
Inspect all the synchronizer components for wear and damage; refer to SYNCHRONIZERS .
NOTE:
Set the synchronizer ring squarely in the gear, then measure around the circumference.