Transmission / transaxle

Countershaft gear / driveshaft gear disassembly and assembly

~2min read

Refer to “transmission removal” and “transmission installation” .

Disassembly Caution identify the position of each removed part.

Organize the parts in their respective groups (i.E., Drive or driven) so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions.

Countershaft

Disassemble the countershaft as shown in the transmission construction. Refer to “transmission construction” .

Pay attention to the following points:

  • remove the 6th drive gear snap ring (1) from its groove and slide it towards the 3rd/4th drive gears (2).
Special tool : 09900–06104 (snap ring remover
(open type))
Suzuki GSX-R. Countershaft

  • Slide the 6th (3) and 2nd (4) drive gears toward the 3rd/4th drive gears (2), then remove the 2nd drive gear circlip (5).
  • Remove the 2nd drive gear (4) and 6th drive gear (3).
Suzuki GSX-R. Countershaft

  • Remove the countershaft bearing (6) using hydraulic press.
Suzuki GSX-R. Countershaft

Driveshaft
  • Disassembly the driveshaft as shown in the transmission construction. Refer to “transmission construction” .
Assembly Note

when reassembling the transmission gears, attention must be given to the locations and positions of washers and snap rings. The cross sectional view shows the correct position of the gears, bushings, washers and snap rings. Refer to “transmission construction” .

Caution

  • never reuse a snap ring. After a snap ring has been removed from the shaft, it should be discarded and a new snap ring must be installed.
  • When installing a new snap ring, do not expand the end gap larger than required to slip the snap ring over the shaft.
  • After installing a snap ring, make sure that it is completely seated in the groove and securely fitted.

Note

  • rotate the bearing by hand to inspect if there is any abnormal noise and for smooth rotation. Replace the bearing if there is anything unusual.
  • Before installing the gears, apply engine oil to the driveshaft and countershaft.
  • Before installing the oil seal, apply grease to the oil seal lip.

: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super grease “a” or equivalent)
  • When installing a new snap ring (1), pay attention to its direction. Fit it to the side where the thrust is as shown in the figure.
Suzuki GSX-R. Driveshaft

Thrust Sharp edge

Driveshaft
  • When installing the gear bushings onto the driveshaft, align the shaft oil holes “a” with the bushing oil hole “b”.
Suzuki GSX-R. Driveshaft

Suzuki GSX-R. Driveshaft

Countershaft
  • Install the countershaft bearing (1) using a hydraulic press and special tool.
Special tool (a): 09913–70210 (bearing
installing set (10 – 75 Ф))
Suzuki GSX-R. Countershaft

  • When installing the gear bushing onto the countershaft, align the shaft oil hole “a” with the bushing oil hole “b”.
Suzuki GSX-R. Countershaft

Test yourself

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