Countershaft Rear Bearing; Locknut (Mainshaft); Main Drive Gear Bearing; Countershaft Front Bearing - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

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TRANSMISSION
Countershaft rear bearing
Remove the countershaft rear bearing with the SST.
Locknut (Mainshaft)
1. Shift the clutch hub sleeves to first gear and reverse gear
to put the gears in the double-engaged condition.
Caution
• Do not reuse the locknut.
• Do not damage the mainshaft and clutch hub as-
sembly.
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2. Use a suitable tool to uncrimp the tabs of the locknut.
Note
• Use pads in the vise to prevent damaging the bear-
ing housing.
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3. Secure the bearing housing in a vise.
4. Remove the locknut with the SST.
Main drive gear bearing
Remove the main drive gear bearing with a suitable pipe.
Countershaft front bearing
Remove the countershaft front bearing with the SST.
Bearing housing assembly
Remove the bearing housing by lightly tapping the counter-
shaft with a copper hammer.