30. Reverse Idler Gear Replacement

Reverse Idler Gear Replacement

Removal





1. Remove the 2 reverse idler gear retaining plate mount bolts (532) from the transmission case housing (31).
2. Remove the reverse idler gear assembly (533) from the transmission case housing (31).
3. Remove the 2 reverse idler gear locating pins (530) from the transmission case housing (31).

Disassembly





1. Remove the reverse idler gear retaining ring (525).
2. Remove the reverse idler gear thrust washer (526).
3. Remove the reverse idler gear (527).
4. Remove both reverse idler gear inner bearings (528).
5. Remove the lower reverse idler gear thrust washer (526).
6. Remove the reverse idler gear retaining plate assembly (531).

Inspection





1. Inspect all components for excessive wear or damage. Replace as needed.
2. Inspect the bearings for wear or damage. Replace as needed.

Assembly





1. Install the lower reverse idler gear thrust washer (526) on the reverse idler gear retaining plate assembly (531).
2. Install the 2 reverse idler gear inner bearings (528) on the reverse idler gear retaining plate assembly (531).

Important: Ensure the reverse idler gear is installed in the direction shown in the insert of the illustration.

3. Install the reverse idler gear (527) on the reverse idler gear retaining plate assembly (531).
4. Install the upper reverse idler gear thrust washer (526) on the reverse idler gear retaining plate assembly (531).
5. Install the reverse idler gear retaining ring (525) on the reverse idler gear retaining plate assembly (531).

Installation





1. Install both 10 mm x 16 mm reverse idler gear locating pins (530) into the transmission case housing (31).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the reverse idler gear assembly (533) into the transmission case housing (31).

Important: Do not over-tighten the M8 x 1.0 x 35 mm reverse idler gear retaining plate flanged bolt/screws (532). The reverse idler gear (533) may bind.

3. Install both M8 x 1.0 x 35 mm reverse idler gear retaining plate flanged bolt/screws (532).
- Tighten the bolt/screws to 26 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)