T850 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
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T850 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
DESCRIPTION
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OPERATION
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COMMON
PROBLEM CAUSES
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REMOVAL
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DISASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY
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INSTALLATION
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SPECIFICATIONS - T850 MANUAL
TRANSAXLE
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SPECIAL TOOLS - T850 TRANSAXLE
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AXLE SEALS
REMOVAL
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INSTALLATION
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BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
INSTALLATION
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DIFFERENTIAL
DESCRIPTION
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OPERATION
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DISASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT - DIFFERENTIAL TURNING
TORQUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
ADJUSTMENT - DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR
END PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
FLUID
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID LEVEL
CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID DRAIN
AND FILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
GEARSHIFT BOOT
REMOVAL
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INSTALLATION
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GEARSHIFT CABLE - CROSSOVER
REMOVAL
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INSTALLATION
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ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT
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GEARSHIFT CABLE - SELECTOR
REMOVAL
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INSTALLATION
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GEARSHIFT KNOB
REMOVAL
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
INSTALLATION
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GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
REMOVAL
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INSTALLATION
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INPUT SHAFT
DESCRIPTION
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DISASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY
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INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
DESCRIPTION
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DISASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY
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SHIFT COVER
DESCRIPTION
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SHIFT FORK AND SHAFT
DESCRIPTION
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SYNCHRONIZER
DESCRIPTION
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DISASSEMBLY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
CLEANING
CLEAN
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
INSPECTION
INSPECT
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ASSEMBLY
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VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
REMOVAL
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INSTALLATION
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T850 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
DESCRIPTION
The NV T850 5-speed transaxle (Fig. 1) is a con-
stant-mesh manual transaxle that is synchronized in
all gear ranges, including reverse.
The transaxle consists of three major sub-assem-
blies: the input shaft, intermediate shaft, and differ-
ential assembly. The transaxle shift system consists
of a mechanical shift cover, rails, forks, and cables.
The unique design of this shift system provides a
higher mechanical advantage, resulting in less fric-
tion and lower shift cable loads for smoother, more
positive operation.
The NV T850 transaxle is available with the 2.4L
Gas and 2.5L Turbo Diesel engine options. Unique
gearing tailored to the performance characteristics of
each engine provides optimum driveability, gradabil-
ity, and acceleration. The gear ratios are as follows:
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