Help with sm465 mainshaft swap

[pat english]

I'm converting my 2wd sm 465 to 4x4.I got the trans in trade and bought a new mainshaft from a local shop.I pressed off the one gear but the other feels like something is going to break or go flying out of the press.is there a trick to getting this last gear off?

[v30crewcab]

going the right way with it?

[pat english]

Originally Posted by v30crewcab

going the right way with it?

I could have been pushing the wrong way.It goes the opposite direction of the one i just pushed off correct?

It needs to go the direction im pointing right?

[A1971Blazer]

Been awhile since I rebuilt one but IIRC the slotted bushing/bearing presses off at the same time as that hub......... you might try a little heat on the bushing as you press on it....they are tight.....!

[pat english]

Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

Been awhile since I rebuilt one but IIRC the slotted bushing/bearing presses off at the same time as that hub......... you might try a little heat on the bushing as you press on it....they are tight.....!

so i have 25,28,30,& 33 still on my shaft correct?the gear im looking at is really 2 pieces?

[A1971Blazer]

Originally Posted by pat english

so i have 25,28,30,& 33 still on my shaft correct?the gear im looking at is really 2 pieces?

That's how it looks to me.......those black, slotted 2 bushings press on from each side and one of them holds the synchronizer hub in place.....look inside the edge and make sure you remove the circular clips......if it has them.
I have a full service manual somewhere............looked briefly today but didn't find it...if I do I'll scan you a copy.
re-assembly is tricky if you've never done it....also you can get the service manual on line.