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Countershaft Disassembly

Countershaft Disassembly
1. Securely clamp the countershaft assembly in a bench vise with wood blocks.





2. Remove the 20 mm special bolt (left-hand threads).
3. Support 6th gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an attachment (D) to press the countershaft (E) out of the ball bearing.
4. Remove the 35 mm shim and 6th gear.





5. Support 4th gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an attachment (D) to press the countershaft (E) out of 4th and 5th gear.





6. Support 2nd gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an attachment (D) to press the countershaft (E) out of 2nd and 3rd gear.





7. Remove the distance collar and needle bearing.
8. Remove the triple cone synchro assembly (A) and synchro, spring (B).





9. Remove the 1st/2nd synchro sleeve.
10. Remove the 1st/2nd synchro hub (A).





11. Remove the synchro spring (A) and the triple cone synchro assembly (B).





12. Remove 1st gear (A), needle bearing (B), and countershaft reverse gear (C).