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2. Using  remover  5–8840–2550–0  (J–42794)  and
attachment  5–8840–2560–0  (J–42988),  remove
the 5th gear spline piece.
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3. Remove  the  hub  sleev

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15. Remove the thrust washer.
1. Remove  the  thrust  washer  from  counter  gear
shaft.
2. Remove the thrust washer pin from counter gear
shaft.
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16. Remove the bea

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2. Using  remover  5–8840–2551–0  (J–42795)  and
attachment  5–8840–2560–0  (J–42988),  remove
counter gear shaft center bearing. 
NOTE: Be  careful  not  to

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20. Remove the top gear shaft.
1. Remove the top gear shaft from mainshaft.
NOTE: Don’t fall needle roller bearing.
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2. Remove the 4th block ring and roller bearin

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3. Using  bearing  separator  5–8840–0015–0
(J–22912–01) and a press, remove the bearing.
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22. Remove the mainshaft.
1. Remove mainshaft bearing snap ring.

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23. Disassemble the mainshaft assembly.
1. Inspect each gear thrust clearance.
1. Using  thickness  gauge,  inspect  thrust
clearance (1st gear, 3rd gear).
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2. Mount

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4. Using  bearing  separator  5–8840–0015–0
(J–22912–01) and a press, remove the following
parts.
1. 5th gear (1).
2. Mainshaft bearing (2).
3. 1st gear thrust was

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8. Remove the reverse gear from clutch hub No.1.
9. Remove the 3 inserts and 3 compression springs.
When  removing  the  inserts,  push  the  insert
spring with a screwdrive