Input Shaft: Assembly

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Assembly
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NOTE: Do not reassemble the input shaft dry.
  1. Lubricate all input shaft components with the recommended transmission lubricant during reassembly.
  2. Using the special tool, press on the new bearing.
  3. Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (205-090, 307-181) And New Bearing
    GF0030005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install 3rd gear.
  5. Assembly the synchronizer.
    1. Position the synchronizer hub and sleeve together.
    2. Install the synchronizer hub inserts.
    3. Install the synchronizer blocking spring.
    4. Rotate the synchronizer and install the opposite synchronizer blocking spring.
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Synchronizer Hub Assembly
    GF0010559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
RENDER: 1.0x

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