Transmission Overhaul Procedures-Bench Service Transmission Overhaul Procedures-Bench Service
How to Assemble the Lower Reverse Idler Gear Assembly Special Instructions The new reverse idler shaft uses a snap ring in place of the capscrew.
Special Tools •
Torque Wrench 100 lb. ft. capacity
Previous Design
Current Design Snap Ring
Slotted Thrust Washer
Inner Race
Snap Ring
Notched Thrust Washer Slotted Thrust Washer
Inner Race
Notched Thrust Washer
Reverse Idler Shaft Bearing
Reverse Idler Shaft
Reverse Idler Gear
Bearing
Washer
Reverse Idler Gear
Washer
Capscrew
Snap Ring
Procedure 1.
Position the reverse idler bearing and inner race into the reverse idler gear.
2.
Hold the reverse idler gear and flat thrust washer in place in the main case, and insert the idler shaft, threaded end to the front, through the rear case bore and into the gear. Do not insert the reverse idler shaft into the main case support boss yet.
3.
Position the slotted thrust washer in front of the gear with a slot facing up. Note the word FRONT on the slotted washer, and make sure it faces the front of the transmission. Continue to feed the idler shaft forward through this washer and into the hole in the case boss.
4.
Slide the reverse idler shaft into the support boss bore, and with a soft bar and driver, drive the reverse idler shaft fully into position.
5.
Secure the shaft in position according to one of the procedures below:
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