GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: Do not disassemble the countershaft. Individual components of the countershaft are not serviced. A damaged or worn countershaft must be replaced as a complete assembly.

  1. Clean the countershaft in a suitable cleaning solvent. Air dry the countershaft.
  2. Inspect the countershaft for cracks.
  3. Replace a cracked countershaft.
  4. Inspect the countershaft gears for the following conditions:
  5. • Scuffed gear teeth
    • Nicked gear teeth
    • Burred gear teeth
    • Broken gear teeth
    • High spots (Small shiny spots on the gear teeth mating surfaces) that could cause gear noise
  6. Lubricate the countershaft bearings with Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid GM P/N 12346190.
  7. Replace the bearing assembly if any of the following conditions exist:
  8. • Roughness of rotation
    • Burrs
    • Pitted condition
  9. Replace the bearing race and inspect the mating parts If the following conditions exist:
  10. • Scoring
    • Wear
    • Discoloration from overheating