Input Shaft Disassemble

2007 Pontiac Wave LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLMSECTION Input Shaft Disassemble
Tools Required

DT 46494Β  (DW09921-57810) Gear, Bearing Remover. See Special ToolsΒ 

    Fig 1: Input Shaft Right Side Bearing & DT 46494
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  1. Remove the gear unit.
  2. Position the bearing to the DT 46494Β  (2). See Special ToolsΒ .
  3. Remove the input shaft right side bearing (1) with press.
  4. Remove the input shaft fifth gear spacer, the left side bearing and the 4th gear.
  5. Fig 2: 4th-5th Gear, Spacer & DT 46494
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  6. Position the 4th gear to the DT 46494Β  (4). See Special ToolsΒ .
  7. Remove the 5th gear spacer (1).
  8. Remove the left side bearing (2).
  9. Remove the 4th gear (3).
  10. Fig 3: 4th Gear Synchronizer Ring & Wave Spring
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  11. Remove the 4th gear bearing.
  12. Remove the 4th gear synchronizer ring and wave spring.
  13. Fig 4: 3rd-4th Synchronizer Circlip
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  14. Remove the 3rd-4th synchronizer circlip.
  15. Fig 5: 3rd-4th Synchronizer Hub Assembly, Ring & DT 46494
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  16. Position the 3rd gear to the DT 46494Β  (3). See Special ToolsΒ .
  17. Remove the 3rd-4th synchronizer hub assembly (1).
  18. Remove the 3rd gear and synchronizer ring (2).
  19. Fig 6: Synchronizer Hub Assembly, Springs, Sleeve & Key
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  20. Remove the 3rd-4th synchronizer hub assembly (1).
  21. Remove the synchronizer sleeve and the key (3).
  22. Remove the synchronizer springs (2).
  23. Fig 7: Input Shaft 3rd Gear Bearing
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  24. Remove the input shaft 3rd gear bearing (1).
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