Reassembly
NOTE: Refer to figure above for reassembly sequence.
1. Install the thrust shim, needle bearing, 1st gear, friction damper, synchro ring, and synchro spring.
NOTE: Reassemble the 1st gear and friction damper before installation.
2. Install the 1st/2nd synchro hub by aligning the friction damper fingers with 1st/2nd synchro hub grooves.
3. Install the friction damper on the spacer collar using the special tools and a press as shown.
4. Install the 2nd gear by aligning the synchro cone fingers with 2nd gear grooves.
5. Install the needle bearing.
6. Install the ball bearing using a special tool and a press as shown.
7. Install the spring washer.
8. Securely clamp the countershaft assembly in a bench vise with wood blocks.
9. Tighten the new locknut to the correct torque, then stake the locknut tab into the groove.