Counter Drive Gear

Disassembly Procedure

Caution: Use wood blocks or a brass jaw vise to prevent damage to the counter drive gear.





1. Install the counter drive gear into a vise.





2. Remove and discard the locknut.





3. Using a suitable bearing puller, remove the bearing.





4. Remove bearing race and the spacer.

WARNING: USE CAUTION WHEN USING A CHISEL TO REMOVE COMPONENTS OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.





5. Using a chisel, carefully remove the bearing cage and rollers.





6. Using a suitable bearing puller, remove the bearing race.

Assembly Procedure
1. Clean the components using a clean, high-quality parts cleaning solvent and use compressed air to dry all parts. Inspect all parts for damage or wear.





2. Using a press, install a new inner bearing on the counter drive gear.





3. Install a new spacer.





4. Install the bearing race.





5. Using a press, install a new bearing until the bearing touches the spacer.





6. Install a new locknut. Do not tighten at this time.

Caution: USE wood blocks or a brass jaw vise to prevent damage to the counter drive gear.





7. Install the counter drive gear into a vise.

Notice: Seat the bearing by turning the counter drive gear in both directions before measuring the torque.

Notice: Measure the starting torque three times and calculate the average. If the torque is not within specification, replace the spacer.





8. Tighten the locknut until the starting torque is 3 - 7 inch lbs. (0.294 - 0.784 Nm).

WARNING: USE CAUTION WHEN STAKING COMPONENTS WITH A CHISEL OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.





9. Using a chisel, stake the locknut into the groove in two spots.