How to Disassemble the Front Section How to Remove the Reverse Idler Gear Assembly Special Instructions The following instructions are used to remove upper and lower reverse idler gears. Before the upper reverse idler gear assembly can be removed, mainshaft reverse gear must be positioned forward against the next gear. While removing the reverse idler shaft, the thrust washer can drop to the transmission case bottom. The mainshaft reverse gear must be moved in order to remove the upper reverse idler gear, see “How to Remove the Mainshaft Assembly”, steps 1-3.
Special Tools •
Typical Service Tools
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Jaw Pullers or Impact Puller
Procedure -
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From the reverse idler gear bore, use inside jaw pullers or an impact puller to remove the auxiliary countershaft front bearing.
2.
From the idler shaft, remove the loosened lock nut and washer.
