I'm specifically looking for a tool that can pull the big bearing off the output shaft to get to the 5th gear syncro. I guess i could look it up in the FSM, but i'm at work and don't have it front of me.


If there isn't a tool or if you have an easy way to do it without the tool, please post and let me know.

 

its pertymuch a tool you would use for any tranny,

 

A normal puller doesn't even come close to reaching this bearing.

 

Easiest way to do it is get two big pry bars and get a friend to help. Put the ends of the pry bars on the inner race of the bearing and make sure to stay on it and both pry up slowly. I have had them where you couldnt budge them and had to heat them. It is only $16.00 shipped from malloy so if you damage the bearing no real harm is done, however, it is rare for one to require more effort than the two pry bars and a friend.

 

Most gear pullers have to short flat metal pieces that each arm is sandwiched between. You can buy a normal gear puller and make arm extensions out of the same size flat bar. You can pick up the right size flat bar at home depot.

Dan

 

That's what I did and it worked quite well. Mazda does have a special tool for this but it's expensive.

 

Yes mazda does make a tool.... But it's way to expensive. I believe it's $599 or something, I can't remember exactly. I made all my own tools for tranny rebuilds! See pictures for example

-J

 

Nice setup, I like the pipe at the end for getting the bearings back on, I use something very similar.

Dan

 

Not only is that for putting the bearing back on but it's main use is to remove the 41mm locknut on the output shaft. It's a 18'' chromoly pipe with half of a 41mm socket welded on either end

-J

 

looking at those pics makes me think I could rebuild my trans myself if I ever feel I need to. After all, I am a BMW master tech, LOL! but that actually doesn't mean a whole lot towards transmissions. BMW doesn't let us go any deeper than a valve body on an auto, and pretty much nothing internal on a manual.

 

I've been doing automotive/performance work my whole life so I'm used to this stuff and I really love it....But I will tell you that to do a proper trans rebuild, clearance, inspect etc. is more involved than it looks. But I'm sure you wouldn't have any issues seeing as you're a tech. If you have any questions though you can feel free to pm me.

-J

 

Awesome, thanks for those pics. I think i could recreate that pretty easily.

 

If you start with a push-puller kit like this:
http://www.shopperschoice.com/item_n...em_372976.html

And add long threaded rods, you'll be good to go.

Dave