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Counter Drive Gear






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. 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 0.294 - 0.784 Nm (3 - 7 inch lbs.).

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.