2. Intermediate Shaft Disassemble

2006 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2LSECTION 2. Intermediate Shaft Disassemble


Intermediate Shaft Disassemble

^ Tools Required
- J 36513 Gear and Bearing Separator Plate
- J 44383 Countershaft Bearing Installer





1. Press off the 1st gear assembly and the 2nd gear assembly as a unit, from the intermediate shaft using the J 36513 (1), the J 44383 (2) and a hydraulic press.





2. Put the 1st gear assembly and the 2nd gear assembly, as a unit, on the bench.
3. Remove the thrust washer (1).
4. Remove the roller bearing (2).
5. Remove the 1st gear (3).
6. Remove the roller bearing (4).
7. Remove the bearing collar (5).
8. Remove the thrust washer (6).





9. Remove the 1st gear inner cone (1).
10. Remove the 1st gear blocking ring (2).
11. Remove the 1st gear outer cone (3).
12. Remove the 1st/2nd synchronizer assembly (4).





13. Remove the 2nd gear outer cone (1).
14. Remove the 2nd gear blocking ring (2).
15. Remove the 2nd gear inner cone (3).
16. Remove the 2nd gear.





17. Remove the caged needle bearings from the intermediate shaft.
RENDER: 1.0x

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