Warning: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled or if skin is exposed to chemicals.
- Clean all the parts in a suitable solvent. Air dry all the parts.
- Inspect the gear tooth surfaces on all the gear sets for the following conditions:
| • | High spots -- small shiny spots on the gear teeth mating surfaces |
- Inspect for damaged splines on the input shaft, mainshaft, and the countershaft extension.
- Remove nicks and burrs with a soft stone or a crocus cloth.
- Replace a burred or nicked part that cannot be reconditioned by hand.
- Replace gears and gear assemblies that are worn or damaged.
