Shift Shaft and Fork Assemblies

Clean
- All parts in a suitable solvent and air dry.

Inspect
Shift fork and inserts are serviced as an assembly only.
1. Shift shaft for wear, scoring, and straightness.
2. Forks for wear, scoring, or distortion. The edges will turn black in color.
- This is a normal condition.
3. Shift shaft lever and blackout bushing for wear or cracks.
4. Pins for wear or distortion.
5. Shift shaft socket assembly components for wear or distortion.

Important
- Wear or distortion requires replacement of assembly and close inspection of mating parts.