Output Shaft Disassemble

Tools Required

• J 36513  Gear and Bearing Separator Plate. See Special Tools and Equipment .
• J 44378  Press Adapter (all shafts). See Special Tools and Equipment .

IMPORTANT: The 4th driven gear is a very tight press.
Fig 1: Pressing Off 4th Driven Gear
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1. Press off the 4th driven gear using the J 36513  (2) and the J 44378  (1).
Fig 2: Removing 3rd Driven Gear
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IMPORTANT: The 3rd driven gear is a very tight press.
2. Remove the 3rd driven gear using the J 36513  (2) and the J 44378  (1).
Fig 3: View Of 5th Gear & Caged Needle Bearings
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3. Remove the 5th gear (1) and the two caged needle bearings (2).
IMPORTANT: Do not contact the thrust washer under the reverse gear.
Fig 4: Removing Bearing Collar Using Press
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4. Remove the bearing collar using the J 36513  (2), under the reverse gear, the J 44378  (1), and a hydraulic press.
Fig 5: Exploded View Of Reverse Gear Assembly
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5. Remove the following components as an assembly:
   1. The bearing collar (1)
   2. The 5th gear blocking ring (2)
   3. The 5th/Reverse synchronizer assembly (3)
   4. The reverse blocking ring (4)
   5. The reverse gear (5)
   6. The caged needle bearing (6)
Fig 6: Removing Collar & Thrust Washer
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IMPORTANT: Ensure that the J 36513  is not making contact with the pinion gear before pressing off the collar and thrust washer.
6. Remove the collar and the thrust washer using the J 44378  (1), the J 36513  (2), and a hydraulic press.