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Countershaft

1. Install the countershaft into Fixture 8227 with press blocks located under the fifth countershaft gear.
2. Place the complete assembly into a suitable shop press.

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3. Use Guide 8235 on end of countershaft and remove the countershaft fifth gear from the countershaft.
4. Place countershaft in Fixture 8227 with press blocks placed under the sixth countershaft gear.

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5. Use Guide 8235 on end of countershaft and remove the countershaft sixth gear from the countershaft.
6. Remove the countershaft from the press and Fixture 8227.
7. Remove the fourth countershaft gear from the countershaft.
8. Remove the fourth countershaft gear friction cone from the countershaft.
9. Remove the fourth countershaft gear blocker ring from the countershaft.

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10. Remove the fourth countershaft gear bearing from the countershaft.
11. Install the countershaft into Fixture 8227 with press blocks located under the third countershaft gear.

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12. Place the complete assembly into a suitable shop press and remove the third countershaft gear, 3-4 synchro, and fourth countershaft gear bearing sleeve from the countershaft.
13. Remove the countershaft from the press and Fixture 8227.

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14. Remove the third countershaft gear bearing from the countershaft.
15. The 2-3 thrust washer should not normally need to be removed from the countershaft. If necessary, remove the 2-3 thrust washer from the countershaft using a suitable punch and hammer. Alternate striking the 2-3 thrust washer from diagonally opposite positions and "walk" it off the shaft.