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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1985NINETY-EIGHT FWD V6-181 3.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIRSUBASSEMBLY SERVICEOUTPUT SHAFTMODELS W/ONE PIECE 3RD/4TH SPEED OUTPUT GEARDISASSEMBLE
1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight FWD V6-181 3.0L
Disassemble
1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight FWD V6-181 3.0LSECTION Disassemble
1. Remove retainer from left hand end of shaft. The retainer and shaft are designed with left hand threads.
2. Using blocking plates behind 4th gear and tool No. J-26943, press on end of output shaft to remove 3rd/4th gear and left hand bearing. Third and fourth gear is a one piece gear.
3. Slide 2nd speed gear from output shaft, then remove brass blocker ring.
4. Remove snap ring retaining 1-2 synchronizer.
5. Using press plates behind 1st gear, press 1st gear and 1-2 synchronizer from output shaft.
6. Install tool No. J-22227-A on output shaft bearing, then remove bearing by pressing on pilot tool No. J-26943.
2. Using blocking plates behind 4th gear and tool No. J-26943, press on end of output shaft to remove 3rd/4th gear and left hand bearing. Third and fourth gear is a one piece gear.
3. Slide 2nd speed gear from output shaft, then remove brass blocker ring.
4. Remove snap ring retaining 1-2 synchronizer.
5. Using press plates behind 1st gear, press 1st gear and 1-2 synchronizer from output shaft.
6. Install tool No. J-22227-A on output shaft bearing, then remove bearing by pressing on pilot tool No. J-26943.
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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.