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Main Shaft Disassembly

  1. Remove circlip (1) from main shaft (2) as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Removing Circlip From Main Shaft
    G00798242Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Pull out 5th gear (1), needle bush (2), needle bearing (3), main shaft bearing (4) and low gear (5) with bearing puller (6) and press (7).
    Fig 2: Pulling Out 5th Gear, Needle Bush, Needle Bearing, Main Shaft Bearing And Low Gear Using Bearing Puller And Press
    G00798243Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Remove synchronizer ring and ball (1).
    Fig 3: Removing Synchronizer Ring And Ball
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  4. Pull out low speed sleeve / hub assembly (1), needle bearing and 2nd gear (2) from main shaft.
    Fig 4: Pulling Out Low Speed Sleeve/Hub Assembly, Needle Bearing And 2nd Gear From Main Shaft
    G00798245Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Pull off synchronizer springs / keys and low speed sleeve from hub.
  6. Remove circlip from front part of main shaft and pull out 3rd gear (1), needle bearing, synchronizer ring and high speed sleeve / hub assembly (2).
Fig 5: Pulling Out 3Rd Gear, Needle Bearing, Synchronizer Ring And High Speed Sleeve / Hub Assembly
G00798246Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.