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Gearshift Rail and Fork

Gearshift Rail and Fork











Disassembly and Assembly
1. Disassemble the first/second and third/fourth shift rail as follows:
^ Rotate the interlock plate until it is opposite of the shift links.
^ Slide off the third/fourth shift fork and shift link. Separate the link from the fork.
^ Slide off the first/second shift fork and shift link. Separate the link from the fork.
^ Remove the interlock plate.
^ Using a 5/32 inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the roll pins. Slide the gear select solenoid lever and the selector pin from the shift rail.
2. Disassemble the fifth/sixth and reverse shift rail as follows:
^ Using a 5/32 inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the roll pins. Slide the collar and the reverse shift lever from the shift rail.
^ Slide off the fifth/sixth shift lever and shift link.
3. Inspect the shift rail components.
^ Check the rails, shift forks, shift levers and shift links for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.
^ Check the shift fork pads for wear. Install new pads as necessary.








4. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
^ Install new roll pins.