Countershaft Assembly: Reassembly
- Using Bearing Installer (Geo J-34846 or Suzuki 09923-78210) and hammer, drive on right-side countershaft bearing. Install 1st and 2nd gear needle bearing, apply oil and install 1st gear and 1st gear synchronizer ring. Ensure proper synchronizer ring is used. See Fig 3.NOTE: Key slot width of 1st gear synchronizer ring is smaller than that of 2nd gear synchronizer ring.
- Support countershaft, and press on low speed sleeve and hub assembly. Ensure synchronizer key slots are aligned with keys. Check for free rotation of 1st gear.
- Install snap ring. Ensure snap ring is installed securely in groove. Install needle bearing, apply oil and install 2nd gear synchronizer ring and 2nd gear.
- Support countershaft and press on 3rd gear and spacer. Press on 4th gear. With countershaft still supported in, install left-side countershaft bearing.