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8. Install the second gear synchronizer thrust washer, the inner cone, the friction cone and the
second gear synchronizer blocking ring.
zAlign the blocking ring tabs with the second gear slots.
9. Install the first/second gear synchronizer assembly. Position the output shaft with the output end facing downward. Using the special tools, press the first/second gear synchronizer assembly
into place.
zInstall the synchronizer with the groove on the sleeve facing first gear.
z Stop press operation before keys engage the blocking ring slots. Lift and rotate the
second gear and the blocking ring until the keys are seated in the blocking ring. Klj . 9 ba
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12. Install the first gear needle bearing.
zApply petroleum jelly to the bearing.
13. Install first gear. zRotate the gear to align the gear slots with the inner cone tabs.
14. Install a new rear output shaft bearing.
15. Using the special tools, install the fifth driven gear. Klj . 11 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Muffler —
3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Support the rear axle with a suitable jack.
3. Remove the upper arm- to-differential bolt.
4. Remove the nut and bolt and disconnect the rear shock absorbers (18124) from the axle housing.
zDiscard the nut.
5. Lower the rear axle.
6. Remove the dual converter assembly flange nuts.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Muffler —
4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation 1. Use a jack to support and lower the rear axle.
2. Remove the upper arm- to-differential bolt.
3. Remove the nut and bolt, and disconnect the rear shock absorbers (18124) from the axle housing.
zDiscard the nut.
4. Lower the rear axle.
5. Remove the dual converter assembly nuts. (RH shown, LH similar.)
6. Remove the RH intermediate exhaust hanger insulator.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Accelerator Cable —
3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and shaft arm.
2. Remove the bolts retaining the accelerator cable to the dash panel.
3. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the throttle body full open and aligning the cable with the release slot.
4. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the retaining bracket by compressing the locking tabs and back- feeding the cable through the bracket and out of the engine compartment.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Accelerator Cable —
4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation 1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and shaft arm.
2. Remove the bolts retaining the accelerator cable to the dash panel.
3. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the throttle body full open and aligning the cable with the release slot.
4. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the retaining bracket by compressing the locking tabs and back- feeding the cable through the bracket and out of the engine compartment.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Accelerator Cable —
Supercharged Engine
Removal and Installation 1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and shaft arm.
2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle cam.
3. Depress the tabs and disconnect the accelerator cable from the bracket. 4. Release the clip and position the accelerator cable aside. SECTION 310-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Accelerator Cable Bracket —
3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle body and the bracket. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 03 .
2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the throttle body full open and aligning the cable with the release slot.
3. Compress the accelerator cable locking tabs and disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
4. Remove the bolts and the accelerator cable bracket.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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