Main Shaft Assembly for Single-Range: Disassembly

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Put vinyl tape around main shaft spline to protect the oil seal from damage. Then pull out the oil seal and needle bearing by hand.
Remove the lock nut from transmission main shaft assembly for single-range.
NOTE: Flatten the lock nut tab before removing the lock nut.

ST1 498937000 TRANSMISSION HOLDER

ST2 499987003 SOCKET WRENCH (35)

Fig 1: Removing Lock Nut From Transmission Main Shaft Assembly
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Remove the 5th hub & sleeve No. 2, baulk lever, baulk ring, and the 5th drive gear & needle bearing.

Fig 2: Identifying 5th Hub & Sleeve No. 2, Baulk Ring And 5th Drive Gear
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Using ST1 and ST2, remove the rest of the parts.
NOTE:
- When replacing the sleeve & hub, replace them as a set.
- Do not disassemble the sleeve & hub; the aligning position is pre-matched.
- If it is necessary to disassemble, mark the engaging points on the splines beforehand.
ST1 899864100 REMOVER

ST2 899714110 REMOVER

Fig 3: Removing Rest Of Parts Using ST1 And ST2
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