J. Shift Shaft and Fork Assemblies

Clean
- All parts in a suitable solvent and air dry.

Inspect
- Shift fork, pads, and inserts are serviced as an assembly only.

1. Shaft for wear or scoring.
2. Forks for wear, scoring, or distortion. The edges will turn black in color. This is a normal condition.
3. Shift lever and blackout bushing for wear.
4. Pins for wear or distortion.
5. Shift shaft socket assembly components for wear or distortion.

Important: Wear or distortion requires replacement of assembly and close inspection of mating parts.