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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1983CUTAWAY P30, 6.2 J, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONMANUAL TRANSOVERHAUL - GM 117 4-SPEEDCOMPONENT DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLYMAINSHAFTREASSEMBLY
1983 Chevrolet Cutaway P30, 6.2 J, Standard
Component Disassembly & Reassembly: MAINSHAFT: Reassembly
1983 Chevrolet Cutaway P30, 6.2 J, StandardSECTION Reassembly
- Bushings for 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears are sintered iron. Care should be taken when installing these components to prevent damage. Press bushings on separately without hubs. Lubricate all bushings with oil before installing gears. Press 2nd gear bushing onto mainshaft until it bottoms on shoulder. See Fig 1.
- Press 1st-2nd synchronizer hub onto mainshaft until it bottoms on shoulder. Install 1st-2nd synchronizer keys and springs, if removed. Using arbor press and Bushing Driver (J-22873), press 1st gear bushing on mainshaft until it bottoms on hub. See Fig 2.
- Install synchronizer ring and 2nd gear on mainshaft, against synchronizer hub. Index synchronizer key slots with keys in hub. Install 3rd gear thrust washer on mainshaft, with tang in shaft slot, against 2nd gear bushing. Using arbor press and Bushing Driver (J-22875), press 3rd gear bushing on mainshaft until it bottoms against thrust washer. See Fig 3.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.