Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY




1. Securely clamp the countershaft assembly in a bench vise with wood blocks.
2. Raise the locknut tab from the groove in the countershaft, then remove the locknut and the spring washer.




3. Remove the ball bearing using a bearing puller as shown.




4. Remove the bearing outer race, then remove the needle bearing using a bearing puller as shown.

CAUTION: Remove the gears using a press and the steel blocks as shown. Use of a jaw-type puller can cause damage to the gear teeth.




5. Support 4th gear on steel blocks, and press the countershaft out of 5th and 4th gears, as shown.