Front Output Shaft and Drive Chain Removal

1. Remove output bearing retaining ring with heavy duty snap ring pliers.
2. Remove output shaft bearing.











3. Remove speedometer gear-rear retaining ring. Then remove speedometer gear and front retaining ring.





4. Note position of bolts that attach rear case to front case. Some bolts/studs at ends of case require flat washers. Mark position of these bolts with paint or scriber.
5. Remove rear case-to-front case bolts.





6. Loosen rear case with pry tool to break sealer bead. Insert tool in slot at each end of case.





7. Unseat rear case from alignment dowels.
8. Remove rear case and oil pump assembly from front case.





9. Remove shift rail cup and spring.





10. Remove front sprocket retaining ring.





11. Pull mainshaft, front sprocket and chain outward about 25.4 mm (1 inch) simultaneously.
12. Remove chain from mainshaft drive sprocket and remove front sprocket and chain as assembly.