Countershaft

Disassembly

1. Remove front countergear retaining ring and thrust washer. Discard snap ring.






2. Install tool J-22832 or suitable press plates on countershaft, open side to spacer. Support assembly in an arbor press and press countershaft out of clutch countergear assembly. Countergear is a slip fit and pressing may not be required.
3. Remove spacer.
4. Position assembly on an arbor press and press shaft from 3rd speed countergear.

Assembly

1. Position 3rd speed countergear and shaft on arbor press and press the gear onto the shaft. Install gear with the undercut side toward the rear. The 3rd speed gear must be installed with a load of 1500 lbs. If the gear requires less than 1500 lbs., another gear must be selected for installation. The press fit is required for proper operation.






2. Position clutch countergear and spacer on shaft and press countergear onto shaft against spacer using tool J-22873. Countergear is a slip fit and pressing may not be required.






3. Install clutch countergear thrust washer and front retaining ring using tool J-22830-A and J-22873.

Notice: Do not over stress snap ring, or damage may occur. Ring should be tight in groove without side play.