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COUNTERSHAFT BEARINGS PRELOAD
1. Install countershaft with original shim into adapter.
2. Install case and bolt together using all bolts.
3. Rotate countershaft to seat bearings.
4. Screw Stud 8161 into the case and set up dial indi-
cator (1) on the countershaft (2).
5. Zero dial indicator and record end play. If there is
no end play, install .010 in. thinner shim until an
end play is obtained.
6. Once an end play reading is obtained, add end
play number to the shims in the transmission.
7. Install shim(s) behind the countershaft bearing cup
in the front adapter.
SPECIFICATIONS
MANUAL TRANSMISSION - T56
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION Nꞏm Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Adapter Bolts 34 25 -
Back-up Lamp Switch 34 25 -
Dust Shield Bolts 11 - 95
Clutch Release Bearing 20 15 -
Drain Plug 38 28 -
Fill Plug 27 20 -
Flywheel Bolts 74 55 -
Guide Plate Bolts 22 16 -
Inspection Plug 27 20 -
Interlock Bolt 27 20 -
*Reverse Idler Brkt. Bolts 24 18 -
Reverse Lock-Out Bolt 18 13 -
Shifter Assembly 20 15 -
*Shift Detent Assembly 34 25 -
Trans. Top Cover Bolts 20 15 -
Trans. Crossmember Bolts 61 45 -
Trans. Mount Bolts 41 30 -
Trans. To Clutch Cover
Bolts (3/8)35 26 -
Trans. To Eng. Bolts (7/16) 68 50 -
Trans. To Oil Pan (5/16) 23 - 200
* Needs application of Loctite
242
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GEAR SPECIFICATIONS
GEAR RATIO
FIRST 2.66
SECOND 1.82
THIRD 1.30
FOURTH 1.00
FIFTH 0.74
SIXTH 0.50
REVERSE 2.90
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SPECIAL TOOLS
DIAL INDICATOR C-3339
SLIDE HAMMER C-3752
HANDLE C-4171
INSTALLER MB-991317
BEARING INSTALLER MB998909
BEARING INSTALLER 6052
RACE REMOVER 7794-A
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STUD 8161
INPUT SHAFT SEAL INSTALLER 9366
BUSHING REMOVER 9367
BUSHING INSTALLER 9368
CASE CUP REMOVER 9369
OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL INSTALLER 9372
CASE CUP INSTALLER 9373
GEAR SPLITTER 9375
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3-4 GEAR PRESS TUBE 9376
THIRD GEAR PRESS ADAPTER 9377
5-6 GEAR REMOVER BOLTS 9378
5-6 GEAR REMOVER 9379
INPUT SHAFT CUP INSTALLER 9380
BRIDGE 9382
BEARING SPLITTER 9384
BENCH FIXTURE 9385
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BEARING SPLITTER 9386
TRANSMISSION FIXTURE 9387
BEARING SPLITTER 9388
5-6 GEAR INSTALLER 9391
BEARING CUP INSTALLER 9392
BEARING INSTALLER 9394
BEARING REMOVER 9395
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SEAL-EXTENSION HOUSING
REMOVAL
NOTE: If extension housing slip yoke bushing is
worn the housing must be replaced,
1. Remove propeller shaft.
2. Remove seal with a seal pick (1).
3. Clean and inspect extension housing where the
seal was located.
INSTALLATION
1. Install seal into extension housing (3) with Installer
9372 (1) and Handle C-4171(2).
2. Install propeller shaft.
3. Check transmission fluid level.
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SHAFT-INPUT
REMOVAL
NOTE: If input shaft is damaged behind the seal,
the transmission must be disassembled and
inspected.
1. Remove transmission from the vehicle.
2. Measure output shaft end play and record number.
3. Remove clutch slave cylinder from transmission
adapter plate.
4. Remove front adapter plate bolts (1).
5. Pry front cover adapter loose.
6. Hold input shaft while removing adapter (2).
7. Remove sealant from transmission adapter.
8. Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces for wear or
damage.
9. Lift counter shaft slightly and remove input shaft (2)
from transmission (1).