Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Countershaft Disassembly

Countershaft Disassembly
1. Securely clamp the countershaft assembly in a bench vise with wood blocks.





2. Remove the special bolt (left-hand threads).
3. Support ball bearing (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an attachment 0 to press the countershaft out of the ball bearing.





4. Remove the 32 mm shim and distance collar.
5. Support 4th gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an attachment 0 to press the countershaft (E) out of 5th gear.





6. Support 2nd gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an attachment (D) to press the countershaft (E) out of 3rd gear.





7. Support 1st gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an attachment 0 to press the countershaft (E) out of the 1st/2nd synchro hub.