A833 Rebuild

Here's a few suggestions.

The cluster gear must sit at the bottom of the case in order to install the main shaft.

You will need to install the needle roller bearings, shims and spacer first along with the two end bronze thrust washers. The order goes: washer-row of roller bearings-washer-bearings-long spacer.

Use a peice of rubber heater hose, 5/8 or 3/4 ......I forget, cut to the length of the gear to hold needles in place. Once the main shaft is in move the cluster into position and slide the steel shaft in as the rubber hose slides out.

You can also use a wooden stick if you have one the correct diameter.

Pack all the bearings with grease to help them stay in position.

Use thick grease, on the back side, to hold the thrust bushings in place. Make sure the tab lines up with the groove.

Use the factory shouldered bolts for the side cover. Pay attention to the length of the shoulder.

Use the thickest c-clips on the mainshaft that will fit.

Preassemble the synchro/slider assemblies prior to putting them on the main shaft.

Good luck