TM 9-2520-246-34 Figure 4-15. Countershaft Disassembly — Exploded View. (1) Using a suitable tool, bend the front and rear locking plate ears away from capscrews and remove capscrews, locking plates, washers, and spacer (front only). (See fig. 4-15.) (2) Place countershaft in a press with the countershaft high range gear (fig. 4-15) and rear bearing up. Place support bars beneath the high range gear and rear bearing. Remove woodruff key. (3) Place the countershaft assembly in an arbor press with the low range gear (fig. 4-15) and front bearing up. Place support bars beneath the low range gear. Press shaft from countershaft low range gear and front bearing. Snapring and retainer is removed with transfer case cover. Remove woodruff key. c. Input Shaft Disassembly and Assembly. NOTE Visually inspect synchronizer assembly for broken, nicked, or worn gear teeth. If any of these conditions prevail, the synchronizer must be replaced. For replacement, use synchronizer part number 7346755. NOTE Before pressing bearings into gears, and gears onto the input shaft, coat all installation surfaces with white lead pigment, Fed Spec TT-W-261C. (1) Remove shifter fork from synchronizer assembly. (See fig. 4-16.) , Figure 4-16. Input Shaft Disassembly — Exploded View. 4-8