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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 23907 Slide Hammer
    • J 36509 Detent Spring Plug Remover
    • J 36511 Oil Fill and Drain Plug Hex Bit - 17 mm
    • J 36515 Assembly Pallet
    • J 36515-15 Mainshaft Adapter
    • J 36515-16 Countershaft Adapter
    • J 36825 Output Shaft Oil Seal Remover

    Object Number: 548103  Size: SH

    Important: The transmission must remain in 3rd or 5th gear in order to prevent losing the shift shaft lever spring and plunger.

  1. Using the J 36511 , remove the oil fill plug.
  2. If the transmission is not in 3rd or 5th gear, reinstall the shift control housing and shift the transmission in 3rd or 5th gear.

  3. Object Number: 761042  Size: SH
  4. Place a suitable container under the transmission assembly in order to drain the remaining transmission fluid.
  5. Using J 36511 , remove the oil drain plug.
  6. Remove the gasket material from the housing.

  7. Object Number: 761046  Size: SH
  8. Remove the 2 reverse idler gear shaft support bolts.

  9. Object Number: 761049  Size: SH
  10. Remove the back-up lamp switch.

  11. Object Number: 761051  Size: SH
  12. If 2WD, remove the vehicle speed sensor and O-ring.

  13. Object Number: 761053  Size: SH
  14. Remove the shift shaft detent pin.

  15. Object Number: 761055  Size: SH
  16. Using the J 36509  (1) and the J 23907  (2), remove the detent plug, spring, and detent plunger.

  17. Object Number: 4781  Size: SH
  18. If 4WD vehicle, remove the output shaft seal using the J 36825 and the J 23907 . Screw the J 36825 into 1 of the 3 perforated holes in the seal.

  19. Object Number: 761058  Size: SH
  20. Remove the 6 bolts securing the input shaft bearing retainer to the clutch housing.
  21. Remove the retainer by screwing 2 of the removed bolts into the threaded holes in the retainer.


    Object Number: 548183  Size: SH
  22. Remove the input shaft bearing retainer ring.

  23. Object Number: 548129  Size: SH
  24. Remove the bolts securing the clutch housing to the rear case.

  25. Object Number: 548133  Size: SH

    Notice:  Do not nick, scratch or damage the sealing surface. The sealing surface is a machined surface. Damage to the machined surface can cause leakage.

  26. Separate the clutch housing from the rear case using a soft-face hammer. Do not pry at the sealing surfaces.

  27. Object Number: 4787  Size: SH
  28. Remove the countershaft front bearing.

  29. Object Number: 4788  Size: SH
  30. Move the reverse idler gear shaft towards the countershaft.
  31. Remove the reverse idler gear shaft support.

  32. Object Number: 761059  Size: SH

    Important: If the shift rail is rotated, the shift lever spring and plunger may come out of the shift shaft lever.

  33. Slowly shift the transmission in neutral.
  34. Rotate the shift rail counterclockwise. While rotating, catch the shift shaft plunger and the shift shaft spring.

  35. Object Number: 717194  Size: SH
  36. Remove the shift shaft lever roll pin.
  37. 21.1. Rotate the shift shaft lever finger down.
    21.2. Support the shift shaft end.
    21.3. Drive out the roll pin.
    21.4. Ensure that the roll pin clears the 2nd speed gear.

    Object Number: 760907  Size: SH
  38. Remove the shift shaft socket roll pin.
  39. 22.1. Align the shift shaft socket in the center of the case opening.
    22.2. Using a 5 mm (3/16 in) punch, remove the roll pin.

    Object Number: 761062  Size: SH
  40. Remove the following components:
  41. 23.1. The shift shaft
    23.2. The shift shaft socket
    23.3. The shift shaft lever
    23.4. The shift shaft block out bushing

    Object Number: 4795  Size: SH
  42. Rotate the 3rd/4th speed gear shift fork counterclockwise.
  43. Remove the 3rd/4th speed gear shift fork from the transmission case.

  44. Object Number: 4796  Size: SH
  45. If 2WD vehicle, loosen the 3 bolts on the rear of the housing. Do not remove the bolts.

  46. Object Number: 761066  Size: SH
  47. Install the J 36515-15  (3) on the input shaft.
  48. Install the J 36515-16  (1) on the countershaft.
  49. Install the transmission to the J 36515  (2).
  50. Adjust the reverse holding pin against the reverse gear idler shaft.

  51. Object Number: 4797  Size: SH
  52. If 2WD vehicle, remove the 3 bolts on the rear of the housing.

  53. Object Number: 7910  Size: SH
  54. If 4WD vehicle, remove the main shaft rear bearing retaining ring.

  55. Object Number: 4799  Size: SH
  56. Remove the rear housing, 4WD shown. Tap the rear housing with a rubber mallet.