1. Soak the blocking rings in transmission fluid for ten minutes.
2. Position the countershaft cluster gear in the case.
3.
CAUTION: Failure to correctly support the case during bearing installation will
result in permanent distortion of the case.
Using a the special tools and a press, install the rear countershaft bearing assembly. 1. Position two 6.35 mm (0.25 in) pieces of bar stock between the countershaft and the
case.
2. Using a the special tools and a press, install the rear countershaft bearing assembly. D8AZ-
19554- A A
Multi-
Purpose Grease
D0AZ- 19554- AA ESB-
M1C93-
B Clear Silicone Rubber
D6AZ-
19562- AA ESB-
M4G92-
A Motorcraft Premium Long Life
Grease
XG
-1-C ESA-
M1C75-
B Klj . 2 ba
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8. Install the pin.
9. Align the reverse gearshift lever, the reverse shift fork, and the reverse positioning spring.
10. NOTE: Observe the reverse positioning spring rotation. The spring must rotate
counterclockwise into its installed position.
Install the reverse shift fork.
zPlace the reverse idler gear and bushing into the NEUTRAL position. Align the reverse
shift fork and the reverse idler gear and bushing. Push downward on the reverse shift fork until fully engaged into the reverse idler gear and bushing. Klj . 4 ba
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14.
NOTE: If not done so previously, soak the blocking ring in MERCON® Multi- Purpose ATF
Transmission Fluid XT -2-QDX or equivalent for ten minutes.
Install the fourth speed synchronizer blocking ring. zAlign the notches in the synchronizer blocking ring and the synchronizer hub inserts.
15. NOTE: Verify that the fourth speed synchronizer blocking ring is still in position.
Align the flat on the fourth gear clutching teeth with the countershaft cluster gear and install the
input shaft.
16. NOTE: Do not install the end play shims at this time.
NOTE: Do not apply sealant to the input shaft bearing retainer at this time.
Install the bearing race in the bearing retainer.
17. Install the input shaft bearing retainer with the notch facing upward. Klj . 6 ba
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