Output Shaft Assemble Colorado
                    
Tools Required
Important: 
|    •  | Lubricate all bearings with transmission fluid during assembly. | 
 
|    •  | The following steps apply to both the 4WD and the RWD transmission,
 except where noted. | 
 
- Install the 3rd gear bearing (130) and the 3rd gear (133)
 on the front of the output shaft.
 
- Remove the sleeve from
the 3rd/4th synchronizer assembly.
 
- Position the synchronizer hub and 3rd gear blocking rings on 
the output shaft. The smooth side of the hub goes forward, the 4th gear side.
 
- Using a hydraulic press, install a new 3rd/4th synchronizer hub
 on the output shaft.
 
| •  | Support the synchronizer hub on the center flange with a suitable
 tube. | 
 
| •  | Align the blocking rings with the hub and the 3rd gear while 
pressing. | 
 
- Using 
J 8001-3 
 or 
J 26900-12 
 (1) and 
J 26900-13 
 (2), measure
the 3rd gear axial play. 
 
Specification
|     •  | Standard Clearance: 0.10-0.25 mm (0.0039-0.00098 in) | 
 
|     •  | Maximum Clearance: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in) | 
 
| 5.3.  | Lift up on the gear to measure the clearance. | 
 
- If the clearance exceeds the maximum, ensure the hub is installed
 completely.
 
- If the clearance exceeds the maximum, inspect the 3rd gear, the
output shaft, or the 3rd/4th synchronizer hub for wear.
 
- If clearance is lower than the standard clearance, inspect the
 3rd gear, the output shaft, or the 3rd/4th synchronizer hub for burrs.
 
- Repair or replace the damaged or worn component.
 
- Install the 3rd/4th synchronizer
sleeve on the hub while pushing in on the inserts. The step shoulder side
of the sleeve goes forward to 4th gear.
 
Important: The retaining ring is a select fit. Always install a new retaining ring.
- Select the maximum thickness retaining ring for the 3rd/4th synchronizer
 hub, that will fit in the groove. Refer to 
3rd and 4th Gear Synchronizer Retaining Ring Specifications
.
 
- Install the 3rd/4th synchronizer hub retaining ring.
 
- Install the 2nd gear bearing (123)
and the 2nd gear (120) on the rear of the output shaft.
 
- Remove the 1st gear blocking rings from the 1st/2nd synchronizer
 assembly. The rings will be installed after pressing on the hub.
 
- Install the 1st/2nd synchronizer hub assembly (215) on
the output shaft, with the shift fork side of the reverse gear toward 2nd
 gear.
 
- Using a hydraulic press,
press the 1st/2nd synchronizer assembly onto the output shaft.
 
| •  | Support the synchronizer hub on the center flange. | 
 
| •  | Align the tabs of the blocking rings to the notches in the synchronizer
hub and the 2nd speed gear. | 
 
- Using 
J 8001-3 
 or 
J 26900-12 
 (1) and 
J 26900-13 
 (2), measure
the 2nd gear axial play. 
 
Specification
|     •  | Standard Clearance: 0.10-0.25 mm (0.0039-0.00098 in) | 
 
|     •  | Maximum Clearance: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in) | 
 
| 17.3.  | Lift up on the gear to measure the clearance. | 
 
- If the clearance exceeds the maximum, ensure the hub is installed
 completely.
 
- If the clearance exceeds the maximum, inspect the 2nd gear, 
the output shaft or the 1st/2nd synchronizer hub for wear.
 
- If clearance is lower than the standard clearance, inspect the
 2nd gear, the output shaft or the 2nd/3rd synchronizer hub for burrs.
 
- Repair or replace the damaged or worn component.
 
Important: The retaining ring is a select fit. Always install a new retaining ring.
- Select the maximum thickness retaining ring for the 1st/2nd synchronizer
 hub, that will fit in the groove. Refer to 
1st and 2nd Gear Synchronizer Retaining Ring Specifications
.
 
- Install the 1st/2nd synchronizer hub retaining ring.
 
- Install the 1st gear synchronizer
rings. Align the blocking ring tabs to the notches in the hub.
 
- Install the 1st gear spacer.
 
- Install the 1st gear thrust
washer lock pin.
 
- Install the following
components to the rear of the output shaft:
 
| •  | The 1st gear bearing (113) | 
 
| •  | The 1st gear thrust washer (116) | 
 
| •  | The output shaft rear bearing (193) | 
 
| •  | The shorter shoulder goes
toward the bearing. | 
 
- Using a hydraulic press and 
J 6133-A 
 for 4WD, or 
J 44340 
 for RWD, press the output rear bearing and the 5th gear onto
the output shaft. 
 
| •  | Ensure the tabs of the blocking rings align to the notches in
the synchronizer hub. | 
 
| •  | The retaining ring groove side of the bearing faces 5th gear. | 
 
- Using 
J 8001-3 
 or 
J 26900-12 
 (1) and 
J 26900-13 
 (2), measure
the 1st gear axial play. 
 
Specification
|     •  | Standard Clearance: 0.20-0.45 mm (0.0079-0.0177 in) | 
 
|     •  | Maximum Clearance: 0.50 mm (0.0197 in) | 
 
| 29.3.  | Lift up on the gear to measure the clearance. | 
 
- If the clearance exceeds the maximum, ensure the rear output shaft
 bearing is installed completely.
 
- If the clearance exceeds the maximum, inspect the 1st gear, 
the output shaft or the thrust washer for wear.
 
- If clearance is lower than the standard clearance, inspect the
 1st gear, the output shaft or the thrust washer for burrs.
 
- Repair or replace the damaged or worn component.
 
Important: The retaining ring is a select fit. Always install a new retaining ring.
- Select the maximum thickness retaining ring for the 5th gear, that will
 fit in the groove. Refer to 
Fifth Gear Retaining Ring Specifications
.
 
- Install the 5th gear retaining ring.
 
- If RWD, install the speed sensor reluctor wheel front retaining ring.
 
- Install the speed sensor reluctor wheel locating ball.
 
- Install the speed sensor reluctor wheel.
 
- Install the speed sensor reluctor wheel rear retaining ring.
 
                            Output Shaft Assemble Solstice
                    
Tools Required
Important: Lubricate all bearings with transmission fluid during assembly.
- Install the 3rd gear bearing (130) and the 3rd gear (133) on the front of the output shaft.
 
- Remove the sleeve from the 3rd/4th synchronizer assembly.
 
- Position the synchronizer hub and 3rd gear blocking rings on the output shaft. The smooth side of the hub goes forward, the 4th gear side.
 
- Using a hydraulic press, install a NEW 3rd/4th synchronizer hub on the output shaft.
 
| •  | Support the synchronizer hub on the center flange with a suitable tube. | 
 
| •  | Align the blocking rings with the hub and the 3rd gear while pressing. | 
 
- Using 
J 8001-3 
 or 
J 26900-12 
  (1) and 
J 26900-13 
  (2), measure the 3rd gear axial play. 
 
Specification
|     •  | Standard Clearance: 0.10-0.25 mm (0.0039-0.00098 in) | 
 
|     •  | Maximum Clearance: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in) | 
 
| 5.3.  | Lift up on the gear to measure the clearance. | 
 
- If the clearance exceeds the maximum, ensure the hub is installed completely.
 
- If the clearance exceeds the maximum, inspect the 3rd gear, the output shaft, or the 3rd/4th synchronizer hub for wear.
 
- If clearance is lower than the standard clearance, inspect the 3rd gear, the output shaft, or the 3rd/4th synchronizer hub for burrs.
 
- Repair or replace the damaged or worn component.
 
- Install the 3rd/4th synchronizer sleeve on the hub while pushing in on the inserts.
The step shoulder side of the sleeve goes forward to 4th gear.
 
Important: The retaining ring is a select fit. Always install a new retaining ring.
- Select the maximum thickness retaining ring for the 3rd/4th synchronizer hub, that will fit in the groove. Refer to 
3rd and 4th Gear Synchronizer Retaining Ring Specifications
 .
 
- Install the 3rd/4th synchronizer hub retaining ring.
 
- Install the 2nd gear bearing (123) and the 2nd
gear (120) on the rear of the output shaft.
 
- Remove the 1st gear blocking rings from the 1st/2nd synchronizer assembly. The rings will be installed after pressing on the hub.
 
- Install the 1st/2nd synchronizer hub assembly (215) on the output shaft, with the shift fork side of the reverse gear toward 2nd gear.
 
- Using a hydraulic press, press the 1st/2nd synchronizer
assembly onto the output shaft.
 
| •  | Support the synchronizer hub on the center flange. | 
 
| •  | Align the tabs of the blocking rings to the notches in the synchronizer hub and the 2nd speed gear. | 
 
- Using 
J 8001-3 
 or 
J 26900-12 
  (1) and 
J 26900-13 
  (2), measure the 2nd gear axial play. 
 
Specification
|     •  | Standard Clearance: 0.10-0.25 mm (0.0039-0.00098 in) | 
 
|     •  | Maximum Clearance: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in) | 
 
| 17.3.  | Lift up on the gear to measure the clearance. | 
 
- If the clearance exceeds the maximum, ensure the hub is installed completely.
 
- If the clearance exceeds the maximum, inspect the 2nd gear, the output shaft or the 1st/2nd synchronizer hub for wear.
 
- If clearance is lower than the standard clearance, inspect the 2nd gear, the output shaft or the 2nd/3rd synchronizer hub for burrs.
 
- Repair or replace the damaged or worn component.
 
Important: The retaining ring is a select fit. Always install a new retaining ring.
- Select the maximum thickness retaining ring for the 1st/2nd synchronizer hub, that will fit in the groove. Refer to 
1st and 2nd Gear Synchronizer Retaining Ring Specifications
 .
 
- Install the 1st/2nd synchronizer hub retaining ring.
 
- Install the 1st gear synchronizer rings. Align the blocking ring tabs to the notches
in the hub.
 
- Install the 1st gear spacer.
 
- Install the 1st gear thrust washer lock pin.
 
- Install the following components to the rear of the output shaft:
 
| •  | The 1st gear bearing (113) | 
 
| •  | The 1st gear thrust washer (116) | 
 
| •  | The output shaft rear bearing (193) | 
 
| •  | The shorter shoulder faces toward the bearing. | 
 
- Using a hydraulic press and 
J 44340 
, press the output
rear bearing and the 5th gear onto the output shaft. 
 
| •  | Ensure the tabs of the blocking rings align to the notches in the synchronizer hub. | 
 
| •  | The retaining ring groove side of the bearing faces 5th gear. | 
 
- Using 
J 8001-3 
 or 
J 26900-12 
  (1) and 
J 26900-13 
  (2), measure the 1st gear axial play. 
 
Specification
|     •  | Standard Clearance: 0.20-0.45 mm (0.0079-0.0177 in) | 
 
|     •  | Maximum Clearance: 0.50 mm (0.0197 in) | 
 
| 29.3.  | Lift up on the gear to measure the clearance. | 
 
- If the clearance exceeds the maximum, ensure the rear output shaft bearing is installed completely.
 
- If the clearance exceeds the maximum, inspect the 1st gear, the output shaft or the thrust washer for wear.
 
- If clearance is lower than the standard clearance, inspect the 1st gear, the output shaft or the thrust washer for burrs.
 
- Repair or replace the damaged or worn component.
 
Important: The retaining ring is a select fit. Always install a new retaining ring.
- Select the maximum thickness retaining ring for the 5th gear, that will fit in the groove. Refer to 
Fifth Gear Retaining Ring Specifications
 .
 
- Install the 5th gear retaining ring.
 
- Install the reluctor wheel spacer.
 
- Install the speed sensor reluctor wheel locating ball.
 
- Install the speed sensor reluctor wheel.
 
- Install the speed sensor reluctor wheel rear spacer.
 
- Install the rear output shaft bearing.