Countershaft Disassembly

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NOTE: Refer to EXPLODED VIEW in the countershaft reassembly, as needed, when removing components pressed onto the countershaft (see COUNTERSHAFT REASSEMBLY ).

Securely clamp the countershaft assembly in a bench vise with wood blocks.
Use a chisel (A) to raise the locknut tab (B) from the groove in the countershaft.

Fig 1: Raising Locknut Tab From Groove In Countershaft With Chisel
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Remove the locknut (left-hand threads) (A) and the spring washer (B). 4

Fig 2: Identifying Locknut (Left-Hand Threads) & Spring Washer
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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).

Fig 3: Pressing Countershaft Out Of Bearings
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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.

Fig 4: Pressing Countershaft Out Of 4th Gear
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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.

Fig 5: Pressing Countershaft Out Of 3rd Gear
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