Component Disassembly & Reassembly: MAINSHAFT: Disassembly
- With mainshaft removed from gear carrier, remove 4th gear (5th gear on 5-speed), needle bearing and synchro ring. Remove circlip and slide off clutch gear assembly. Remove remaining circlip and slide off 3rd gear (4th gear on 5-speed).
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- Open split in needle bearing cage just enough to slide over mainshaft splines and remove bearing. If necessary, remove spring rings from synchro assembly. Separate synchronizer hub from sleeve.