12. Reverse Idler Gear Assembly

Reverse Idler Gear Assembly

Reverse Idler Gear Disassembly





1. Remove the retaining ring (1) on the opposite end of the wave washer (6).
2. Remove the thrust washer (3).
3. Remove the locating ball (2).
4. Remove the reverse idler gear (4).
5. Remove the bearing assembly (5).
6. Remove the other locating ball (2).
7. Remove the other thrust washer (3).
8. Remove the wave washer (6).
9. Remove the other retaining ring (8).

Reverse Idler Gear Assembly





1. Lubricate all the reverse idler gear parts with GM P/N 12345349 Synchromesh Transmission Fluid. Assemble the reverse idler gear using the following procedure:





2. Install the retaining ring on the short side of the shaft. The short side of the shaft is on the same end of the shaft as the chamfered gear.
3. Install the thin flat washer.





4. Install the wave washer.





5. Install the locating ball.





6. Install the thrust washer.





7. Install the bearing assembly.





8. Install the reverse idler gear.





9. Install the locating ball.





10. Install the thrust washer.





11. Install the retaining ring. Set the reverse idler gear assembly aside.