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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 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.