Disassembly
DISASSEMBLYCAUTION: Remove the gears using a press and steel blocks as shown. Use of a jaw-type puller can damage the gear teeth.
1. Securely clamp the countershaft assembly in a bench vise with wood blocks.
2. Raise the locknut tab from the groove of the countershaft then remove the locknut and the spring washer.
3. Remove the bearings using a bearing puller as shown.
4. Support 4th gear on steel blocks as shown and press the countershaft out of 5th and 4th gears.
5. Support 1st gear on steel blocks as shown and press the countershaft out of 3rd gear.