Sidekick JSS 4D Hard Top 2WD L4-1.8L (1997)
Mainshaft: Service and Repair
Disassembly
1. After removing needle bearing for input shaft at the front end of main shaft, pull out high speed sleeve from its hub and remove 3 synchronizer
keys.
2. Remove circlip in front of hub and pull off hub (1) with Special Tool (A) 09913-61510, then take out synchronizer springs.
3. Remove 3rd synchronizer ring (2), 3rd gear (3) and needle bearing.
NOTE: High speed sleeve-hub assembly, synchronizer ring and 3rd gear can be removed all at once by using puller and hydraulic press.
4. After removing circlips:
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pull off speedometer drive gear (1).
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pull off rear bearing (1) with puller (2) and press.
5. Remove thrust washer and steel ball and then remove 5th gear, synchronizer ring and needle bearing.
6. Pull out reverse sleeve from its hub and remove 3 synchronizer keys.
7. Remove circlip and pull off reverse hub (1) from main shaft with puller (2) and press, then take out synchronizer springs.
NOTE: It is also possible to remove reverse sleeve-hub as assembly and reverse gear all at once by using puller and press, after removing circlip.
