6_DoF
Veteran Member
ok a little more general AX15 info on the rebuild. this is right up there with the easiest transmissions i've rebuilt, if you didn't have to wait on parts this would easily be a short afternoon project.
this link should be the complete rebuild manual:
Tools:
- general mechanics junk, but you will actually use that 12mm socket!
- not necessary, but a good large pair of duck-bill snap ring pliers will go a long ways
...... https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-44900-Lock-Ring-Plier/dp/B0009OR974?th=1
- basic medium harbor freight bearing splitter and press
...... most mine saw was 6ton to break loose the 1-2 hub, maybe 2ton during assembly
- 2-bolt puller
the manual shows pretty well where everything goes and orientation, but keep track on the table of what goes on where and what side first for your own sanity. pre-lub everything going back together.
the basics were remove the shift lever, a detent in the tail housing, reverse switch, bell housing, and input retainer. remove 2 keeper rings on the bearings at the front, unbolt the case n split it. a keeper plate, some more keeper rings on the main shaft, and reverse falls out. 2-bolt puller to get the 5th gear slider hub off. i left all shift rails on and just unbolted the forks, i would do this again next time for sure. takes more thought to lining things up, holding, sliding, getting the input on and the 3-4 fork at the right position, when to stab the counter shaft, but was still faster than rod assembly. once the shafts are out, pop the clips, press as needed, and throw it back together.
a little sliver hammered paint left over from like 10 years ago, also goes a looooong way during a rebuild
this link should be the complete rebuild manual:
Tools:
- general mechanics junk, but you will actually use that 12mm socket!
- not necessary, but a good large pair of duck-bill snap ring pliers will go a long ways
...... https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-44900-Lock-Ring-Plier/dp/B0009OR974?th=1
- basic medium harbor freight bearing splitter and press
...... most mine saw was 6ton to break loose the 1-2 hub, maybe 2ton during assembly
- 2-bolt puller
the manual shows pretty well where everything goes and orientation, but keep track on the table of what goes on where and what side first for your own sanity. pre-lub everything going back together.
the basics were remove the shift lever, a detent in the tail housing, reverse switch, bell housing, and input retainer. remove 2 keeper rings on the bearings at the front, unbolt the case n split it. a keeper plate, some more keeper rings on the main shaft, and reverse falls out. 2-bolt puller to get the 5th gear slider hub off. i left all shift rails on and just unbolted the forks, i would do this again next time for sure. takes more thought to lining things up, holding, sliding, getting the input on and the 3-4 fork at the right position, when to stab the counter shaft, but was still faster than rod assembly. once the shafts are out, pop the clips, press as needed, and throw it back together.
a little sliver hammered paint left over from like 10 years ago, also goes a looooong way during a rebuild
you can see the tail housing is cast to accept both patterns, and 10deg is zero hole overlap even.
