Reverse Idler Gear: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from vehicle.
2. Remove back-up light switch and neutral position switch.
3. Remove transfer case with extension case assembly.
4. Remove transmission case.
5. Remove drive pinion shaft assembly.
6. Remove main shaft assembly.
7. Remove differential assembly.
8. Remove shifter forks and rods.
9. Pull out straight pin, and remove idler gear shaft, reverse idler gear and washer.
10. Remove reverse shifter lever.
INSTALLATION
1. Install reverse shifter lever, reverse idler gear and reverse idler gear shaft, and secure with straight pin.
NOTE: Be sure to install reverse idler shaft from the rear side.
2. Inspect and adjust clearance between reverse idler gear and transmission case wall.
3. Install shifter forks and rods.
4. Install differential assembly.
5. Install main shaft assembly.
6. Install drive pinion shaft assembly.
7. Install transmission case.
8. Install transfer case with extension case assembly.
9. Install back-up light switch and neutral position switch.
10. Install the manual transmission assembly to vehicle.