26)Push the selector shaft for first - second gears out from the selector fork.

27)Hold the main and pinion shafts together with a rubber band or string. See photo #29. Place the band over the first - second synchro sleeve and the main drive shaft.

28)Carefully press out transmission assembly by applying pressure on the main shaft. See photo #30, Guide the pinion shaft to prevent damage to gears and needle bearings. Watch shift fork and its position with case so it doesn't jam.

29)If the inner race of the drive pinion needle bearing shows exces-
sive wear, remove the bolts that secures the bearing and press
it out.

30)If necessary press or tap out the bearing to the main shaft.

31)Remove the reverse lover guide nut and screw; only if necessary. In most cases the reverse rocker support doesn't have to be removed, just make sure it's lock nut is tightened to 25 ft. lbs. Correct height from base to center of guide hole should be 1.54".

IF FOUND IFECESSARY DO THE FOLWWING

1)Pull out reverse shift rail with guide piece.

2)Pull out first - second shift rail and remove rocker arm from its support.

3)Pull out third - fourth shift rail.

4)Remove shift rail interlock plunger and detent balls from housing.

5)If not already done. remove the retainer plugs and detent springs. Stretch springs to 1 1/8" - 1 3/16", if reusing.

DRIVE PINION TEARDOWN

(See photo #33 for part identifications,)

1)On swing axle models press out inner race of needle bearing and fourth gear.

2)Remove fourth gear woodruff key. Newer models will not have woodruff key, fourth gear is splined. See photo #31. Left is older type - on right is newer type, also shown on the right between the race and the gear is the bearing from the case. On newer model, remove snap ring and slide off fourth gear.

3)Remove spacer sleeve, concave washer shims and concave washer. Later model chassis (nos. 118 258 722 sedan, 318 064 186 variant, 1968 and newer on transporter) have helical springs instead of washers and spacers. See photo #32.