Coadster32 793 #1 Posted June 10, 2009 Looking to re-assemble my 551 tranny. When I took it apart, I had the right side case in the vice, thicker side, face down. The ball detents are in the left side of the case. Should I re-assemble it left side down? I'm thinking no, but I see that one fork shaft needs to go in first, then one ball, spring, and pin, as one with grease. Then hold the last ball in place with a punch though the hole in the case while inserting the other fork shaft. When that's done, I could put the spline shaft and hi/low gears together in as one unit. Is seems a little backwards, but it should work. I have to remember to put the nuts on the differential the correct way, (away from the brake gear). Any other thoughts or ideas? :thumbs2: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #2 Posted June 10, 2009 Got antsy and went with my instinct. Worked out perfectly! Everything went together easily. Bench tested without issues (in case Wild Bill reads this), and I'm psyched!! Still wondering if anyone else does it this way. Doing the detent balls was a piece of cake like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #3 Posted June 11, 2009 Thats the way I always do it. Actually I dont think it would be possible to do it the other way round... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
