GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 22910-01 Split Plate
    • J 39442 Press Adapter
    • J 39443 Split Plate
    • Hydraulic Press

    Object Number: 38621  Size: SH
  1. Remove the 5TH/6TH speed shift fork.

  2. Object Number: 38623  Size: SH
  3. Remove the 6TH speed gear bearing spacer.

  4. Object Number: 38624  Size: SH
  5. Remove the following parts:
  6. 3.1. The 6TH speed drive gear
    3.2. The caged needle bearing
    3.3. The 6TH speed gear bearing spacer

    Object Number: 38625  Size: SH
  7. Remove the following parts:
  8. 4.1. The 5TH/6TH speed synchronizer retainer ring
    4.2. The 6TH speed drive gear blocking ring
    4.3. The 6TH speed drive gear friction cone
    4.4. The 6TH speed drive gear inner cone
    4.5. The thrust washer
  9. Discard the retainer ring.

  10. Object Number: 38627  Size: SH
  11. Remove the 5TH speed drive gear. Use the J 22910-01 and a hydraulic press (The 5TH/6TH speed synchronizer assembly and the 5TH speed drive gear blocking ring, the 5TH speed drive gear friction cone, the 5TH speed drive gear inner cone, and the thrust washer will press off with the 5TH speed drive gear).
  12. Remove the 5TH speed drive gear caged needle bearing.
  13. Important: Do not replace the small tapered bearing unless inspection shows bearing damage.


    Object Number: 38334  Size: SH
  14. Remove the small tapered bearing. Use the J 39442 with the J 39443 and a hydraulic press.