Removing and Installing Front Case Section

Disassembly Procedure:
- Remove transmission.





- Unscrew exhaust bracket (3) with rubber mounts.
- Engage 3rd gear.





- Push back spring sleeve (1).
- Drive out cylindrical pin (2).
- Pull off selector rod.
- Pull off selector rod joint.





- Mount transmission On Special Tool 23 0 070 in conjunction with Special Tool 00 1 490.
- Drain oil.
- Remove guide sleeve and flange.





- Lift out circlip (1).
- Take off grooved washer (2).

Installation Note: Position grooved washer that groove faces the circlip.





- Lift Out circlip (3).
- Remove washer (4).

Installation Note: Always replace circlip.





- Lift out end cap (5).
- Remove spring (6) and lockpin (7).

Installation Note: Check installed position.

- Remove backup light switch.





- Drive Out cylindrical pin.
- Unscrew bolts.





- Pull off transmission case front section with Special Tools 23 1 170 and 33 1 301.

Assembly Procedure:
- Clean sealing surfaces thoroughly and dried of oil.
- Coat sealing surfaces with Loctite No. 573.





- Mount front transmission case section.





- Install lockpin and backup light switch.
- Note arrangement of lockpin.





- Heat ball bearing inner race (8) to about 80°C (175°F) with a hot air blower and slide on to input shaft.
- Pull out input shaft for this purpose.





- Adjust play between washer (4) and circlip (3) to 0.0 to 0.09 mm (0.00 to 0.0035 in).
- Circlips (3) are available from Parts in various thicknesses.
- Install grooved washer and circlip.