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Mainshaft

Tools Required

    • J 36513 Split Plate
    • J 39442 Press Adapter
    • J 39443 Split Plate
    • J 39473 Bearing Installer/Press Adapter

    Object Number: 674523  Size: SH
  1. Remove the following parts in order:
  2. 1.1. The mainshaft large tapered bearing
    1.2. The 1st speed gear
    1.3. The 1st speed gear caged needle bearing

    Object Number: 408227  Size: SH
  3. Remove the following parts in order:
  4. 2.1. The retainer ring
    2.2. The thrust washer
    2.3. The 1st speed gear inner cone
    2.4. The 1st speed gear friction cone
    2.5. The 1st speed gear blocking ring

    Object Number: 4810  Size: SH

    Important: The synchronizer hubs and sliding sleeves are a selected assembly. Keep these parts together as originally assembled.

  5. Scribe a mark on the synchronizer hub and on the sleeve. This will help you to reinstall the parts in the same position.

  6. Object Number: 38324  Size: SH
  7. Remove the 2nd speed gear, using the J 36513 and a hydraulic press. The 1st/2nd speed synchronizer assembly, the 2nd speed gear blocking ring, the 2nd speed gear friction cone, the 2nd speed gear inner cone, and the thrust washer will press off with the 2nd speed gear.

  8. Object Number: 674526  Size: SH
  9. Remove the 2nd speed gear caged needle bearing.

  10. Object Number: 38328  Size: SH
  11. Remove the mainshaft small tapered bearing, using the J 39442 , the J 39443 , and a hydraulic press.
  12. Discard the small tapered bearing.

  13. Object Number: 38325  Size: SH
  14. Remove the 3rd/4th speed synchronizer retainer ring.
  15. Important: The synchronizer hubs and sliding sleeves are a selected assembly. Keep these parts together as originally assembled.


    Object Number: 4810  Size: SH
  16. Scribe a mark on the synchronizer hub and on the sleeve. This will help you to reinstall the parts in the same position.

  17. Object Number: 105679  Size: SH
  18. Remove the 3rd speed gear, using the J 39473 , V-blocks, and a hydraulic press. The 3rd/4th speed synchronizer assembly, and the 3rd speed gear blocking ring will press off with the 3rd speed gear.

  19. Object Number: 674529  Size: SH
  20. Remove the 3rd speed gear spacer and the 3rd speed gear caged needle bearing.

Input Shaft

Tools Required

    • J 22912-O1 Split Plate
    • J 23907 Slide Hammer
    • J 39594 Bearing Race Remover

    Important: Do not replace the tapered bearing or the bearing race unless inspection shows that the bearing or the race are damaged.


    Object Number: 105682  Size: SH
  1. Remove the tapered bearing from the input shaft, using the J 22912-O1 and a hydraulic press.

  2. Object Number: 105684  Size: SH
  3. Remove the bearing race from the input shaft, using the J 23907 and the J 39594 .