Countershaft Disassembly

NOTE: Refer to EXPLODED VIEW in the Countershaft Reassembly, as needed, when removing components pressed onto the countershaft.

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

Fig 1: View Of Countershaft Assembly Securely Clamped In Bench Vise With Wood Blocks
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Remove the special bolt (left-hand threads).
Support the ball bearing (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an attachment (D) to press the countershaft out of the ball bearing.

Fig 2: Pressing Countershaft Ball Bearing
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Remove the 35 mm shim and the distance collar.
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 and 5th gear.

Fig 3: Pressing Countershaft Of 5th Gear
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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 gear and 3rd gear.

Fig 4: Pressing Countershaft Out Of 3rd Gear
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