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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1996 🢒 Chevy C Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Manual Transmission - New Venture 🢒 Main Shaft Assemble

Main Shaft Assemble NV4500

  1. Clean all the parts in a suitable solvent. Air dry all the parts.

    2. Important: Do not spin the bearings without a lubricant.

  2. Lubricate the mainshaft bearings with the proper transmission lubricant.
  3. Check the bearings for rough rotation.
  4. Inspect the mainshaft gears for the following conditions:
    5. • Cracks
    • Nicks
    • Chipped gear teeth
    • High spots (small-shiny spots on the gear teeth mating surface) that could cause gear noise
  5. Inspect related gear surfaces like thrust faces and bearing surface diameters.
  6. Inspect the synchronizer sleeves for a sliding fit on the synchronizer hubs. The synchronizer hubs must have a force fit on the mainshaft splines.
  7. Replace a synchronizer hub that does not require a force fit on the mainshaft splines.
  8. Inspect the synchronizer springs and the keys for damage.
  9. Inspect the synchronizer rings for excess wear.
  10. Inspect the synchronizer clutching teeth for the following conditions:
    11. • Scuffs
    • Nicks
    • Burrs
    • Damage
  11. Inspect the mainshaft drive gear clutching cones for synchronizer ring metal transfer.
  12. Inspect all the gear teeth for excess wear.
  13. Remove nicks and burrs with a soft stone or a crocus cloth.
  14. Replace any components that are bent or show signs of excessive wear. Inspect the mating parts.
  15. Inspect the bearings and the bearing surfaces for the following conditions:
    16. • Nicks
    • Burrs
    • Bent cages
    • Wear
    • Overheating
    • Scoring
    • Pitted condition

Assembly Procedure

Tools Required

J 22828 Gear and Bearing Installer

Important: Use TRANSJEL on bearings and contact surfaces.


    Object Number: 100840 Size: SH
  1. Install the 1st speed gear bearing and the 1st speed gear.
  2. Install the reverse gear clutch gear and the synchronizer ring. Ensure that the synchronizer ring teeth face down toward the mainshaft shoulder.
  3. Install the reverse gear clutch gear retainer ring.

    4. Object Number: 100838 Size: SH
  4. Install the reverse bearing spacer and the bearing.

    5. Object Number: 100835 Size: SH
  5. Install the reverse gear and the synchronizer assembly. Rotate the assembly until the gear drops into the fully seated position. If the synchronizer assembly was disassembled, the synchronizer sleeve must be reinstalled with the taper of the sleeve towards the reverse gear.

    6. Object Number: 100829 Size: SH
  6. Install the reverse gear thrust washer.
  7. Install the rear mainshaft bearing. Use a hydraulic press and the J 22828 .
  8. Turn the mainshaft over.

    9. Object Number: 100748 Size: SH
  9. Install the following parts:
    10. 9.1. The 1st speed gear clutch gear
    9.2. The clutch gear snap ring
    9.3. The synchronizer rings

    Object Number: 100590 Size: SH
  10. Install the 1st speed gear synchronizer ring retainer ring.

    11. Object Number: 100588 Size: SH
  11. Install the 1-2 synchronizer assembly. Install the synchronizer with the taper side of the synchronizer sleeve towards 2nd speed gear.

    12. Object Number: 100586 Size: SH
  12. Install the 1-2 synchronizer assembly retainer ring. Verify proper orientation of ring by ensuring that the letter R on the hub is up.

    13. Object Number: 100583 Size: SH
  13. Install the 2nd speed gear synchronizer rings.

    14. Object Number: 100579 Size: SH
  14. Install the 2nd speed gear synchronizer ring retainer ring.

    15. Object Number: 100577 Size: SH
  15. Install the 2nd speed gear bearing.

    16. Object Number: 102272 Size: SH
  16. Install the 2nd speed gear.

    17. Object Number: 100575 Size: SH
  17. Install the following parts:
    18. 17.1. The 2nd speed gear thrust washer retaining pin
    17.2. The 2nd speed gear thrust washer (Be sure the thrust washer is seated on the gear and the retaining pin.)
    17.3. The 2nd speed gear thrust washer retainer ring.

    Object Number: 100573 Size: SH
  18. Install the 3rd speed gear bearing spacer and the bearing.
  19. Install the 3rd speed gear and the synchronizer assembly. Hold the unit together and press on as an assembly.

    20. Object Number: 102279 Size: SH
  20. Install the main drive gear thrust bearing.
  21. Install the 4th speed gear synchronizer ring.
  22. Install the 4th speed gear clutch gear.

Main Shaft Assemble NV3500 4WD

Mainshaft Assembly

Tools Required

    • Hydraulic Press
    • J 36183 Input Shaft Press Tube with Cap
    • J 36184 Adapter Press Tube Reducer
    • J 39924-1 Reverse Drag Seal Installer
    • J 39924-2 5th Speed Gear Drag Seal Installer

    Important: Some components require an assembly lubricant. Use TRANSJEL or equivalent.


    Object Number: 4736 Size: SH
  1. Install the 5th speed gear drag seal. Use J 39924-2 and J 36183 .

    2. Object Number: 4737 Size: SH
  2. Install the reverse speed gear drag seal. Use J 39924-1 .

    3. Object Number: 4735 Size: SH
  3. Install the following components:
    4. 3.1. The reverse speed gear needle bearing assembly.
    3.2. The reverse speed gear.

    Object Number: 4738 Size: SH
  4. Install the 5th/Reverse speed gear synchronizer.
    5. 4.1. Check the scribe marks for the correct positions.
    4.2. Position the spiral lock ring towards the reverse speed gear.
    4.3. Manually align and engage the splines.
    4.4. Use J 36183 and J 36184 .
    4.5. Press the synchronizer until seated.
    4.6. Remove all the metal shavings.

    Object Number: 7906 Size: SH
  5. Install a new mainshaft snap ring.

    6. Object Number: 4739 Size: SH
  6. Install the following components:
    7. 6.1. The 5th speed gear needle bearing assembly
    6.2. The synchronizer ring
    6.3. The 5th speed gear

    Object Number: 4811 Size: SH
  7. Install the 1st speed gear needle bearing assembly

    8. Important: The groove on the outside of the synchronizer sleeve must go towards the 2nd speed gear. This prevents gear clash during 1st and 2nd speed gear shifts. The teeth of the sleeve have different angles.


    Object Number: 4740 Size: SH
  8. Install the following components:
    9. 8.1. The 1st speed gear
    8.2. The synchronizer interim ring
    8.3. The reaction cone
    8.4. The blocker ring
    8.5. The synchronizer cone

    Object Number: 4810 Size: SH
  9. Check the 1st / 2nd speed gear synchronizer assembly scribe marks for correct positions.

    10. Object Number: 4741 Size: SH
  10. Install the 1st/2nd speed gear synchronizer assembly with both synchronizer rings:
    11. 10.1. Manually align and engage the splines.
    10.2. Use J 36183 and J 36184 and a hydraulic press.
    10.3. Start the press operation.
       • Stop pressing before the tangs engage.
       • Lift and rotate the gear.
       • Engage the synchronizer ring.
    10.4. Press the synchronizer until seated.
    10.5. Remove all the metal shavings.

    Object Number: 7907 Size: SH
  11. Install a new mainshaft snap ring.

    12. Object Number: 4815 Size: SH
  12. Install the following components:
    13. 12.1. The synchronizer cone
    12.2. The blocker ring
    12.3. The reaction cone
    12.4. The interim ring

    Object Number: 4743 Size: SH
  13. Install the following components:
    14. 13.1. The 2nd speed gear needle bearing assembly
    13.2. The 2nd speed gear

    Make sure the bearing cage is together.


    Object Number: 4812 Size: SH
  14. Install the following components:
    15. 14.1. The 2nd speed gear 2-piece thrust washer (Install the 2-piece thrust washers with the locating dots facing up.)
    14.2. The retainer ring

    Object Number: 4745 Size: SH
  15. Install the following components:
    16. 15.1. The 3rd speed gear needle bearing assembly
    15.2. The 3rd speed gear
    15.3. The synchronizer ring

    Object Number: 4810 Size: SH
  16. Check the 3rd/4th speed gear synchronizer assembly scribe marks for correct positions.

    17. Object Number: 4746 Size: SH
  17. Install the 3rd/4th speed gear synchronizer assembly with both synchronizer rings.
    18. 17.1. Manually align and engage the splines.
    17.2. Use tools J 36183 and J 36184 , and a hydraulic press.
    17.3. Start the press operation.
             17.3.1. Stop pressing before the tangs engage.
             17.3.2. Lift and rotate the gear.
             17.3.3. Engage the synchronizer ring.
    17.4. Press the synchronizer until seated.
    17.5. Remove all the metal shavings.

    Object Number: 4808 Size: SH
  18. Install a new mainshaft snap ring.

Main Shaft Assemble NV3500 RWD

Mainshaft Assembly

Tools Required

    • Hydraulic Press
    • J 36183 Input Shaft Press Tube with Cap
    • J 36184 Adapter Press Tube Reducer
    • J 39924-1 Reverse Drag Seal Installer
    • J 39924-2 5th Speed Gear Drag Seal Installer

    Important: Some components require an assembly lubricant. Use TRANSJEL or equivalent.


    Object Number: 4736 Size: SH
  1. Install the 5th speed gear drag seal. Use J 39924-2 and J 36183 .

    2. Object Number: 4737 Size: SH
  2. Install the reverse speed gear drag seal. Use J 39924-1 .

    3. Object Number: 4735 Size: SH
  3. Install the following components:
    4. 3.1. The reverse speed gear needle bearing assembly
    3.2. The reverse speed gear

    Object Number: 4738 Size: SH
  4. Install the 5th/Reverse speed gear synchronizer.
    5. 4.1. Check the scribe marks for correct positions.
    4.2. Position the spiral lock ring towards the reverse speed gear.
    4.3. Manually align and engage the splines.
    4.4. Use J 36183 and J 36184 .
    4.5. Press the synchronizer until seated.
    4.6. Remove all the metal shavings.

    Object Number: 7906 Size: SH
  5. Install a new mainshaft snap ring.

    6. Object Number: 4739 Size: SH
  6. Install the following components:
    7. 6.1. The 5th speed gear needle bearing assembly
    6.2. The synchronizer ring
    6.3. The 5th speed gear

    Object Number: 4811 Size: SH
  7. Install the 1st speed gear needle bearing assembly

    8. Important: The groove on the outside of the synchronizer sleeve must go towards the 2nd speed gear. This prevents gear clash during 1st and 2nd speed gear shifts. The teeth of the sleeve have different angles.


    Object Number: 4740 Size: SH
  8. Install the following components:
    9. 8.1. The 1st speed gear
    8.2. The synchronizer interim ring with the teeth up
    8.3. The reactor cone with the flat side towards 1st gear
    8.4. The blocker ring with the teeth down
    8.5. The synchronizer cone with the flat side down

    Object Number: 4810 Size: SH
  9. Check the 1st/2nd speed gear synchronizer assembly scribe marks for correct positions.

    10. Object Number: 4741 Size: SH
  10. Install the 1st/2nd speed gear synchronizer assembly with both synchronizer rings.
    11. 10.1. Manually align and engage the splines.
    10.2. Use J 36183 , J 36184 and a hydraulic press.
    10.3. Start the press operation.
             10.3.1. Stop pressing before the tangs engage.
             10.3.2. Lift and rotate the gear.
             10.3.3. Engage the synchronizer ring.
    10.4. Press the synchronizer until seated.
    10.5. Remove all the metal shavings.

    Object Number: 4815 Size: SH
  11. Install the following components:
    12. 11.1. The synchronizer cone with the flat up
    11.2. The blocker ring with the tangs up
    11.3. The reaction cone with the wide flat portion up
    11.4. The interim ring

    Object Number: 7907 Size: SH
  12. Install a new mainshaft snap ring.

    13. Object Number: 4743 Size: SH
  13. Install the following components:
    14. 13.1. The 2nd speed gear needle bearing assembly
    13.2. The 2nd speed gear

    Ensure that the bearing cage is together. Ensure that the synchronizer ring gear teeth are toward 1st gear.


    Object Number: 4812 Size: SH
  14. Install the following components:
    15. 14.1. The 2nd speed gear 2-piece thrust washer

    Ensure that the dots are facing up.

    14.2. The retainer ring

    Ensure that the retainer ring is installed around the washer.


    Object Number: 4745 Size: SH
  15. Install the following components:
    16. 15.1. The 3rd speed gear needle bearing assembly
    15.2. The 3rd speed gear
    15.3. The synchronizer ring

    Object Number: 4810 Size: SH
  16. Check the 3rd/4th speed gear synchronizer assembly scribe marks for correct positions.

    17. Object Number: 4746 Size: SH
  17. Install the 3rd/4th speed gear synchronizer assembly with both synchronizer rings. Ensure that the groove in the synchronizer ring faces upward.
    18. 17.1. Manually align and engage the splines.
    17.2. Use J 36183 , J 36184 , and a hydraulic press.
    17.3. Start the press operation
             17.3.1. Stop pressing before the tangs engage.
             17.3.2. Lift and rotate the gear.
             17.3.3. Engage the synchronizer ring.
    17.4. Press the synchronizer until seated.
    17.5. Remove all the metal shavings.

    Object Number: 4808 Size: SH
  18. Install a new mainshaft snap ring.