Nissan Repair: 1987 Nissan 300zx 5 speed Manual Trans, nissan 300zx, input shaft

Question
Hello, Can the front bearing on this trans be replaced without tearing the whole trans apart? Thanks

Answer
George,

Yes, remove the input shaft cover and pull the race.  Also, pull the input shaft and have the bearing pressed off and a new one pressed on.  You need to be mindful of the bearings between the input shaft and the main gear cluster.  To reinstall you will need to pack the bearings with grease to hold them in place.