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Gearshift Rail and Fork




Gearshift Rail and Fork

Disassembly and Assembly

1st/2nd and 3rd/4th Shift Rail Assembly









5th/6th and Reverse Shift Rail Assembly









1. Disassemble the 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th shift rail as follows:
- Rotate the interlock plate until it is opposite of the shift links.

- Slide off the 3rd/4th shift fork and shift link.

- Slide off the 1st/2nd shift fork and shift link.

- Using a 5/32-inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the roll pin. Remove the interlock plate.

2. Disassemble the 5th/6th 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.

- Remove and discard the snap ring.

- Slide off the 5th/6th shift lever and shift link.

- Using a press, separate the 5th/6th outer shift rail lever from the inner shift rail lever.

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 and snap ring.