MAINSHAFT And Gear: Disassembly

CAUTION:

Secure mainshaft in a vise using blocks of wood to prevent damage, and then remove gears and snap rings.
For removal of snap ring, set snap ring pliers and flat pliers at both sides of snap ring. While expanding snap ring with snap ring pliers, remove snap ring with flat pliers.

Fig 1: Input Shaft
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Mark gear component direction for assembly without damaging component contact locations.

Remove 3rd-4th synchronizer hub and 3rd baulk ring.
Remove snap ring (1) and thrust washer (2).

Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring And Thrust Washer
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CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
Remove 3rd main gear (1) and thrust washer (2).

Fig 3: 3rd Main Gear And Thrust Washer
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Remove snap ring (1) and thrust washer (2).

Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring And Thrust Washer
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CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
Remove 2nd main gear (1) and thrust washer (2).

Fig 5: 2nd Main Gear And Thrust Washer
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Remove snap ring (1), and then remove 2nd inner baulk ring, 2nd synchronizer cone, and 2nd outer baulk ring.

Fig 6: Snap Ring And 1st Main Gear
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Remove 1st-2nd coupling sleeve, insert keys, springs, and 1st-2nd synchronizer hub.
Remove 1st outer baulk ring, 1st synchronizer cone, 1st inner baulk ring, and 1st main gear (2).