With S53 Transaxle/2WD

1. APPLY MP GREASE TO PARTS, AS SHOWN




2. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE CONTROL SHAFT COVER OIL SEAL
a. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.




b. Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the shaft cover surface.
SST 09608-20012 (09608-00080, 09608-03020)
c. Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.




3. INSTALL E-RING TO SELECT LEVER SHAFT
Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap in the E-ring.




4. INSTALL SHIFT INTERLOCK PLATE, NO.1 SHIFT INNER LEVER AND SHIFT FORK LOCK PLATE
a. Install the shift interlock plate and spring.




b. Install the No.1 shift inner lever with the shift fork lock plate.

HINT: One of the spline teeth of the shift and select lever shaft has been eliminated. Therefore, be certain to correctly align this portion to the matching portions on the parts during assembly.




c. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive in the slotted spring pin.




5. INSTALL NO.2 SHIFT INNER LEVER AND REVERSE RESTRICT PIN HOLDER
a. Install No. 2 shift inner lever, spring and reverse restrict pin holder.




b. Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap in the E-ring.




6. INSTALL CONTROL SHAFT COVER, DUST BOOT AND CONTROL SHIFT LEVER
a. Install the control shaft cover and dust boot.

HINT: Make sure to install the boot in correct direction.
Position the air bleed of the boot downward.




b. Install the control shift lever.
c. Install the lever lock pin to the control shift lever.
d. Install the washer and lock nut.