For 1990-2009 cars

1. Clean all the parts in a suitable solvent. Air dry all the parts.
2. Inspect the gear sets for:

• | Cracks

• | Pitting

• | Nicks

• | Chipped gear teeth

• | High spots (small shiny spots on the gear teeth mating surface) that could cause gear noise

• | Damaged splines on the main drive gear or on the mainshaft

3. Inspect the reverse gear set.
4. Inspect the gear tooth surfaces on all the gear sets. Look for the following conditions:

• | Cracks

• | Pitting

• | Nicks

• | Chipped gear teeth

• | High spots (small-shiny spots on the gear teeth mating surface) that could cause gear noise

• | Damaged splines on the main drive gear or on the mainshaft

5. Remove nicks and burrs with a soft stone or a crocus cloth.
6. Replace a burred or nicked part that cannot be reconditioned by hand.
7. Replace gears and gear assemblies that are worn or damaged.