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M/T Countershaft Disassembly




M/T Countershaft Disassembly

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View in the countershaft reassembly, as needed, when removing components pressed onto the countershaft M/T Countershaft Reassembly.

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

2. Use a chisel (A) to raise the locknut tab (B) from the groove in the countershaft.






3. Remove the locknut (left-hand threads) (A) and the spring washer (B).






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






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 gear.






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