Countershaft Reassembly

Special Tools Required 

Driver Handle, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100

1. Slide the park gear (A) over the countershaft (B).
   Fig 1: Locating Park Gear And Countershaft

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2. Place the park gear (A) on press bases (B), and place a spacer (C) between the countershaft (D) and the press to prevent damaging the countershaft.
   Fig 2: Locating Park Gear, Press Bases, Spacer And Countershaft

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3. Install the park gear using a press.
4. Install the 53 x 57 x 20 mm needle bearing (A), 1st gear (B), 5th gear (C), the 42.5 x 52.5 x 2.5 mm thrust washer (D), the 5th gear collar (E), the selected 42.5 mm thrust shim (F), and 2nd gear (G) on the countershaft (H). Install 2nd gear and 5th gear in the direction shown.
   Fig 3: Locating 53 x 57 x 20 mm Needle Bearing, 1st Gear, 5th Gear And 42.5 x 52.5 x 2.5 mm Thrust Washer

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5. Install the ball bearing (A) over the countershaft (B), then press it into place using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle and the press.
   Fig 4: Installing Ball Bearing Over Countershaft

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6. Secure the final drive gear part of the countershaft in a bench vise with wood blocks, install a new lock bolt (A), and tighten it to 125 N.m (12.7 kgf.m, 92 lbf.ft). The lock bolt has left-hand threads.
   NOTE: After this procedure, remove wood chips that may be stuck to the gear.
   Fig 5: Locating Final Drive Gear Lock Bolt

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