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Reverse Idler Gear: Installation

  1. Install reverse shifter lever, reverse idler gear and reverse idler gear shaft, and secure with straight pin.
    NOTE: Be sure to install reverse idler shaft from the rear side.
    Fig 1: Installing Reverse Idler Shaft
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  2. Install reverse arm fork spring, ball and interlock plunger (5.56 x 9.6) to reverse fork rod arm. Insert reverse fork rod into hole in reverse fork rod arm, and hold it with outer snap ring using ST.
    CAUTION: Apply grease to plunger to prevent it from falling.

    ST 399411700 ACCENT BALL INSTALLER

  3. Position ball (7.1438), spring and gasket in the reverse shifter rod hole on the left side transmission case, and tighten checking ball plug.
    CAUTION: Replace gasket with a new one.
  4. Inspect and adjust clearance between reverse idler gear and transmission case wall. See REVERSE IDLER GEAR  and ADJUSTMENT  .
  5. Install shifter forks and rods. See Shifter Fork and Rod  .
  6. Install differential assembly. See Front Differential Assembly  .
  7. Install main shaft assembly. See Main Shaft Assembly  .
  8. Install drive pinion shaft assembly. See Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly  .
  9. Install transmission case. See Transmission Case  .
  10. Install transfer case with extension case assembly. See Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly  .
  11. Install back-up light switch and neutral position switch. See Switches and Harness  .
  12. Install the manual transmission assembly from vehicle. See Manual Transmission Assembly  .
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