Rebuilding B16A2 tranny, good tips and tools inside
Rebuilding B16A2 tranny, good tips and tools inside
After reading a DIY on the forum on how to fix a B series tranny I decided to go ahead and try it myself. My transmission was not grinding, but sometimes it did feel on 2nd and 3rd as it if did want to. It also had the Input Shaft Bearing noise. Since I was opening the thing anyways, and I didn't want to do this again, I decided to rebuild it.
I contacted/spoke with David from Synchrotec-transmissions.com and decided to get the rebuild kit. It includes all the bearings, seals, and synchros. The synchros are the carbon synchros, for 50 bucks extra, why not?
Ok, lets start with tools.
PILOT BEARING PULLER
This tool is used to pull out the bearings from the tranny housing. You can rent it at Kragen. It's a two piece tool, you will have to rent the shaft and the attachment that engages the bearing and attaches to the bottom of it.
3 JAW BEARING PULLER
This tool is used to pull most of the bearings and gears from the input/countershafts. You can also rent this tool from Kragen.
BEARING PULLER
You will need this tool to remove bearings that cannot be removed with the regular 3 jaw puller due to clearance issues. To remove one of the Diff bearings, it's needed. I didn't use nor buy this tool, but now I wish I had. The tool can be bought for about 45 dollars online. I didn't know at the time that I needed this tool so I took it to a local tranny shop to have the bearing removed, at a price of 25 dollars! So, if you're replacing all the bearings, safe yourself the hassle and just buy the tool. I didn't see Kragen having such tool for rent.
12 TON PRESS
I got this used on craigslist for cheap and it's very usefull. I used it to remove some gears and to press some others and bearings in place as well. Comes in very handy for other projects like bushings, etc.
32mm SOCKET
Used to remove the axle nuts and to remove the nut that is on the countershaft. I you have a Honda, this socket should be in your tool box.
SNAP RING PLYERS
Used to expand the snap ring in order to be able to remove the transmission casing. Very useful tool.
1/2" by 12" PIPE
This is used to drive the bearings/gears into the shafts. I got the pipe from Home Depot for 5 dollars and got an end cap to make it easier to drive with a hammer or the press. I also used some sockets to drive smaller things towards the end.
TIPS
1. Get the manual and use it. It saved confusion many times and provides great breakdown of all the parts.
2. Keep yourself organized. Remove everything in order and replace each in reverse order. Even by doing this I had some questions that some fellow members kindly answered as well as David.
3. Use a compressor if possible. I cut myself trying to get the countershaft nut with a breaker bar. I called it quits and used my compressor with a 1/2" gun and it came off easily.
4. Use common sense. All the things go in easily, but confusion and second thinking yourself gets the best of you. Using common sense and how things go is great advice.
5. Take your time and ask questions if you get lost. I asked many, many questions even after reading many DIY and watching youtube videos.
That's what I have so far. I ended up taking apart the entire transmission including the main shaft and countershaft. I have everything back together, just have to assemble them back on the tranny casing. If anyone has any questions, let me know.
I contacted/spoke with David from Synchrotec-transmissions.com and decided to get the rebuild kit. It includes all the bearings, seals, and synchros. The synchros are the carbon synchros, for 50 bucks extra, why not?
Ok, lets start with tools.
PILOT BEARING PULLER
This tool is used to pull out the bearings from the tranny housing. You can rent it at Kragen. It's a two piece tool, you will have to rent the shaft and the attachment that engages the bearing and attaches to the bottom of it.
3 JAW BEARING PULLER
This tool is used to pull most of the bearings and gears from the input/countershafts. You can also rent this tool from Kragen.
BEARING PULLER
You will need this tool to remove bearings that cannot be removed with the regular 3 jaw puller due to clearance issues. To remove one of the Diff bearings, it's needed. I didn't use nor buy this tool, but now I wish I had. The tool can be bought for about 45 dollars online. I didn't know at the time that I needed this tool so I took it to a local tranny shop to have the bearing removed, at a price of 25 dollars! So, if you're replacing all the bearings, safe yourself the hassle and just buy the tool. I didn't see Kragen having such tool for rent.
12 TON PRESS
I got this used on craigslist for cheap and it's very usefull. I used it to remove some gears and to press some others and bearings in place as well. Comes in very handy for other projects like bushings, etc.
32mm SOCKET
Used to remove the axle nuts and to remove the nut that is on the countershaft. I you have a Honda, this socket should be in your tool box.
SNAP RING PLYERS
Used to expand the snap ring in order to be able to remove the transmission casing. Very useful tool.
1/2" by 12" PIPE
This is used to drive the bearings/gears into the shafts. I got the pipe from Home Depot for 5 dollars and got an end cap to make it easier to drive with a hammer or the press. I also used some sockets to drive smaller things towards the end.
TIPS
1. Get the manual and use it. It saved confusion many times and provides great breakdown of all the parts.
2. Keep yourself organized. Remove everything in order and replace each in reverse order. Even by doing this I had some questions that some fellow members kindly answered as well as David.
3. Use a compressor if possible. I cut myself trying to get the countershaft nut with a breaker bar. I called it quits and used my compressor with a 1/2" gun and it came off easily.
4. Use common sense. All the things go in easily, but confusion and second thinking yourself gets the best of you. Using common sense and how things go is great advice.
5. Take your time and ask questions if you get lost. I asked many, many questions even after reading many DIY and watching youtube videos.
That's what I have so far. I ended up taking apart the entire transmission including the main shaft and countershaft. I have everything back together, just have to assemble them back on the tranny casing. If anyone has any questions, let me know.
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Re: Rebuilding B16A2 tranny, good tips and tools inside
After reading a DIY on the forum on how to fix a B series tranny I decided to go ahead and try it myself. My transmission was not grinding, but sometimes it did feel on 2nd and 3rd as it if did want to. It also had the Input Shaft Bearing noise. Since I was opening the thing anyways, and I didn't want to do this again, I decided to rebuild it.
I contacted/spoke with David from Synchrotec-transmissions.com and decided to get the rebuild kit. It includes all the bearings, seals, and synchros. The synchros are the carbon synchros, for 50 bucks extra, why not?
Ok, lets start with tools.
PILOT BEARING PULLER
This tool is used to pull out the bearings from the tranny housing. You can rent it at Kragen. It's a two piece tool, you will have to rent the shaft and the attachment that engages the bearing and attaches to the bottom of it.
3 JAW BEARING PULLER
This tool is used to pull most of the bearings and gears from the input/countershafts. You can also rent this tool from Kragen.
BEARING PULLER
You will need this tool to remove bearings that cannot be removed with the regular 3 jaw puller due to clearance issues. To remove one of the Diff bearings, it's needed. I didn't use nor buy this tool, but now I wish I had. The tool can be bought for about 45 dollars online. I didn't know at the time that I needed this tool so I took it to a local tranny shop to have the bearing removed, at a price of 25 dollars! So, if you're replacing all the bearings, safe yourself the hassle and just buy the tool. I didn't see Kragen having such tool for rent.
12 TON PRESS
I got this used on craigslist for cheap and it's very usefull. I used it to remove some gears and to press some others and bearings in place as well. Comes in very handy for other projects like bushings, etc.
32mm SOCKET
Used to remove the axle nuts and to remove the nut that is on the countershaft. I you have a Honda, this socket should be in your tool box.
SNAP RING PLYERS
Used to expand the snap ring in order to be able to remove the transmission casing. Very useful tool.
1/2" by 12" PIPE
This is used to drive the bearings/gears into the shafts. I got the pipe from Home Depot for 5 dollars and got an end cap to make it easier to drive with a hammer or the press. I also used some sockets to drive smaller things towards the end.
TIPS
1. Get the manual and use it. It saved confusion many times and provides great breakdown of all the parts.
2. Keep yourself organized. Remove everything in order and replace each in reverse order. Even by doing this I had some questions that some fellow members kindly answered as well as David.
3. Use a compressor if possible. I cut myself trying to get the countershaft nut with a breaker bar. I called it quits and used my compressor with a 1/2" gun and it came off easily.
4. Use common sense. All the things go in easily, but confusion and second thinking yourself gets the best of you. Using common sense and how things go is great advice.
5. Take your time and ask questions if you get lost. I asked many, many questions even after reading many DIY and watching youtube videos.
That's what I have so far. I ended up taking apart the entire transmission including the main shaft and countershaft. I have everything back together, just have to assemble them back on the tranny casing. If anyone has any questions, let me know.
I contacted/spoke with David from Synchrotec-transmissions.com and decided to get the rebuild kit. It includes all the bearings, seals, and synchros. The synchros are the carbon synchros, for 50 bucks extra, why not?
Ok, lets start with tools.
PILOT BEARING PULLER
This tool is used to pull out the bearings from the tranny housing. You can rent it at Kragen. It's a two piece tool, you will have to rent the shaft and the attachment that engages the bearing and attaches to the bottom of it.
3 JAW BEARING PULLER
This tool is used to pull most of the bearings and gears from the input/countershafts. You can also rent this tool from Kragen.
BEARING PULLER
You will need this tool to remove bearings that cannot be removed with the regular 3 jaw puller due to clearance issues. To remove one of the Diff bearings, it's needed. I didn't use nor buy this tool, but now I wish I had. The tool can be bought for about 45 dollars online. I didn't know at the time that I needed this tool so I took it to a local tranny shop to have the bearing removed, at a price of 25 dollars! So, if you're replacing all the bearings, safe yourself the hassle and just buy the tool. I didn't see Kragen having such tool for rent.
12 TON PRESS
I got this used on craigslist for cheap and it's very usefull. I used it to remove some gears and to press some others and bearings in place as well. Comes in very handy for other projects like bushings, etc.
32mm SOCKET
Used to remove the axle nuts and to remove the nut that is on the countershaft. I you have a Honda, this socket should be in your tool box.
SNAP RING PLYERS
Used to expand the snap ring in order to be able to remove the transmission casing. Very useful tool.
1/2" by 12" PIPE
This is used to drive the bearings/gears into the shafts. I got the pipe from Home Depot for 5 dollars and got an end cap to make it easier to drive with a hammer or the press. I also used some sockets to drive smaller things towards the end.
TIPS
1. Get the manual and use it. It saved confusion many times and provides great breakdown of all the parts.
2. Keep yourself organized. Remove everything in order and replace each in reverse order. Even by doing this I had some questions that some fellow members kindly answered as well as David.
3. Use a compressor if possible. I cut myself trying to get the countershaft nut with a breaker bar. I called it quits and used my compressor with a 1/2" gun and it came off easily.
4. Use common sense. All the things go in easily, but confusion and second thinking yourself gets the best of you. Using common sense and how things go is great advice.
5. Take your time and ask questions if you get lost. I asked many, many questions even after reading many DIY and watching youtube videos.
That's what I have so far. I ended up taking apart the entire transmission including the main shaft and countershaft. I have everything back together, just have to assemble them back on the tranny casing. If anyone has any questions, let me know.
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