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General| Type | Manual transmission |
|---|---|
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Gear ratios (1st) | 3.27 |
| Gear ratios (2nd) | 1.98 |
| Gear ratios (3rd) | 1.34 |
| Gear ratios (4th) | 1.00 |
| Gear ratios (5th) | 0.68 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 3.00 |
| Shift mechanism | Internal rail |
Important safety precautions and warnings for working on the vehicle.
Guide to identifying TR-3550 or TKO transmission models.
Information on shifter location conversion kits and dimensions.
List of parts needed for T-5 to TR-3550/TKO conversion.
Steps for converting from T-5 to Tremec transmission.
Procedures for disassembling and assembling the input shaft bearing.
Disassembly and assembly of early one-piece countershaft.
Disassembly steps for the late three-piece countershaft.
Steps for assembling the late three-piece countershaft.
Procedures for disassembling and assembling the fifth gear synchronizer.
Disassembly steps for early and late reverse idler assemblies.
Part number breakdown for early reverse idler assembly.
Part number breakdown for late reverse idler assembly.
Disassembly steps for output shaft gear assemblies.
Further disassembly steps for output shaft assemblies.
More disassembly steps for output shaft assemblies.
Final disassembly steps for output shaft assemblies.
Procedures for synchronizer disassembly and assembly.
Disassembly of the case cover and shifting mechanism.
Continued disassembly of case cover and shifting mechanism.
Further disassembly of case cover and shifting mechanism.
Information on serviceable shifting lugs.
Disassembly and assembly of the extension housing.
Disassembly of the shift selector rail assembly.
Continued disassembly of the extension housing.
Assembly procedures for extension housing components.
Procedures for reverse inhibitor disassembly and assembly.
Procedures for removing and installing the extension housing rear seal.
Final steps for assembling the transmission.
Identifies causes and actions for hard shifting.
Troubleshooting for gear clashing during shifts.
Diagnosing and fixing transmission jump-out issues.
Troubleshooting for specific gear shifting failures.
Diagnosing and resolving locked gear conditions.
Troubleshooting reverse shifting problems.
Diagnosing and fixing noisy gear conditions.
Troubleshooting and identifying transmission leaks.
Inspecting transmission case, components, bearings and gears.
Inspecting speedometer gear and synchronizer components.
Procedures for cleaning and lubricating transmission parts.
List of sealants and recommended oil capacity.
Torque values for various transmission components.
Gear ratios for TR-3550 and TKO models.
General introduction to metric fasteners and their specifications.
Explanation of bolt identification systems and markings.
How to identify bolt and nut strength in English and Metric systems.
Identification of other common fastener types.
Table for converting English measurements to Metric equivalents.
Table of fractional, decimal, and metric inch equivalents.
Table for converting Newton-Metres to Pound-Feet and vice-versa.
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