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A/T Main Shaft Disassembly




A/T Mainshaft Disassembly

Exploded View





NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedure.

1. Remove the 42 x 63.5 x 3.5 mm thrust needle bearing (A), 3rd gear (B), the 42 x 49 x 23 mm needle bearing (C), and the 47 x 64 x 3 mm thrust needle bearing (D) from the mainshaft (E).





2. Remove the set ring (F) and the 32 x 40 x 23 mm needle bearing (G).

3. Place 4th gear (A) on press bases (B), and place a spacer (C) between the mainshaft (D) and a press to prevent damaging the mainshaft.






4. Remove the 3rd gear collar (A), the 3rd/6th clutch (B), 6th gear (C), and 4th gear (D) using the press.






5. Remove the O-rings (A) from the mainshaft (B).





6. Remove the sealing rings (C) from the mainshaft.

7. Inspect the bearings for galling and rough movement.

8. Inspect the shaft bearing surfaces for scoring and excessive wear, and inspect the shaft splines for excessive wear and damage.

9. Inspect 3rd gear, 4th gear, and 6th gear for wear and damage, and inspect the 6th gear bearing for wear and rough rotation.