Disassembly Procedure

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Fig 1: Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Bolts

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Remove the intermediate shaft bearing assembly bolts.
Separate the intermediate shaft bearing assembly case halves.

Fig 2: Removing Thrust Washer

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Remove the thrust washer.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Clutch Fork Sleeve

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Remove the clutch fork sleeve.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Thrust Washer

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Remove the thrust washer.

Fig 5: Removing Inner Bearing

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Remove the inner bearing from the outer intermediate shaft bearing case half using a hammer and a brass drift.
Remove the outer bearing from the outer intermediate shaft bearing case half using a hammer and a brass drift.

Fig 6: Removing Bearing From Inner Intermediate Shaft Bearing Case

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Remove the bearing from the inner intermediate shaft bearing case half using a hammer and a brass drift.