SHIFT MECHANISM AND GEARTRAIN
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Install suitable bolts and washers in intermedi-
ate plate (Fig. 48). Then clamp plate and gear assem-
bly in vise. Use enough washers to prevent bolts
from touching. Also be sure vise jaws are clamped on
bolt heads.
(2) Remove countershaft fifth gear retaining snap-
ring (Fig. 49).
(3) Remove bolt holding fifth gear shift fork to
shift rail (Fig. 50).
Fig. 48 Positioning Intermediate Plate In Vise
1 – INTERMEDIATE PLATE
2 – BOLTS
Fig. 49 Remove Fifth Gear Snap-ring
1 – FIFTH GEAR SNAP RING (SELECT FIT)
Fig. 50 Remove Shift Fork Retainer Bolt
1 – SHIFT FORK RETAINER BOLT
2 – FIFTH GEAR SHIFT RAIL
3 – FIFTH GEAR SHIFT FORK
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
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