Selector Plate: Disassembly

NOTE: Mark the position of each gear shifter fork (7230).

Fig 1: Identifying Gear Selector Interlock Sleeve Position

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Place the gear shift plates (7N232) and the gear selector interlock sleeve (7K201) in the neutral position to center the gear shift plates and the selector body (7302).
Rotate the main shift control shaft (7358) counterclockwise and pull it rearward to access the pin. Remove the pin.

Fig 2: Removing Pin
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Using a twisting motion, remove the main shift control shaft.

Fig 3: Removing Main Shift Control Shaft
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Remove the gear shifter forks, the gear shift plates, the pin, the gear selector interlock sleeve, and the selector body.

Fig 4: Removing Gear Shifter Forks, Gear Shift Plates, Gear Selector Interlock Sleeve And Selector Body
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Remove the O-ring (N800037-S2).

Fig 5: Removing O-Ring
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CAUTION: Note the orientation of the gear shift plate for assembly reference.

Fig 6: Removing Gear Shift Plate And Gear Shift Fork Inserts From Shifter Forks

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Remove the gear shift plate and the gear shift fork inserts (7L082) from the shifter forks.