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SHIFT MECHANISM AND GEARTRAIN
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Install suitable bolts and washers in intermedi-
ate plate (Fig. 49). Then clamp plate and gear assem-
bly in vise. Use enough washers to prevent bolts
from touching. Also be sure vise jaws are clamped on
bolt heads.
(2) Remove countershaft fifth gear retaining snap-
ring (Fig. 50).
(3) Remove bolt holding fifth gear shift fork to
shift rail (Fig. 51).
(4) Remove fifth gear blocker ring from counter-
shaft assembly with Puller L-4407 (Fig. 52).
Fig. 49 Positioning Intermediate Plate In Vise
Fig. 50 Remove Fifth Gear Snap-ring
Fig. 51 Remove Shift Fork Retainer Bolt
Fig. 52 Remove Fifth Gear Blocker Ring
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TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)