Overview
The Trail Gear Suzuki Samurai transmission rebuild kit, part number 105042-3-KIT, is a rebuild kit for the Samurai transmission. Trail Gear also offers Sidekick rebuild kits, and the Samurai kit is available with or without syncros.
Trail Gear says its kits use top quality Koyo and Nachi bearings. Choose the version that matches your transmission before you order.
Key features
- Koyo and Nachi bearings
- Available with or without syncros
- Includes a tube of Permatex Ultra Gray silicone
- Part of the Trail Gear full line of Samurai and Sidekick kits
Samurai transmission wear points
The Samurai transmission works hard in a small, lightweight drivetrain, and its gears and bearings take steady loading over time. Common symptoms of wear include whining in certain gears, notchy shifting, and oil seepage from the case seams. A rebuild kit addresses these wear points when the transmission is opened for service.
Before reassembly, clean the case and bearing bores thoroughly and check each shaft for play. Make sure the shifting components move freely and that synchro parts are assembled in the correct orientation. Careful attention to these details usually determines how long the rebuilt unit lasts.
- Check bearings for roughness or play
- Inspect gears for chipped or worn teeth
- Clean the case before applying sealant
- Confirm syncro version before ordering
Specifications
| Brand | Trail Gear |
|---|---|
| Part number | 105042-3-KIT |
| Bearings | Koyo and Nachi |
| Syncros | With or without |
| Included | Permatex Ultra Gray silicone tube |
Vehicle fitment
The title and description name the Suzuki Samurai, but no years or chassis codes are posted.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Confirm whether your transmission uses syncros before ordering, since the kit is offered in both versions.
What’s included
Includes a tube of Permatex Ultra Gray silicone.
Not included: Check the package contents against your installation before starting. Confirm whether gaskets, seals or other parts are needed beyond the silicone.




