5TH/Reverse Gear
Disassembly Note
Shift rod
1. Remove the three cap plugs, then remove the balls and springs.
2. Drive the spring pin from the 5th/reverse shift fork. Slide the 5th/reverse shift rod out of the transmission case.
3. Remove the blind cover and gaskets.
4. Shift the transmission into 4th gear.
This will provide adequate space to drive out the spring pin.
Drive the spring pin from the 3rd/4th shift fork.
5. Slide the 3rd/4th shift rod out from the rear of the transmission case.
6. Drive the spring pin from the 1st/2nd shift fork. Slide the 1st/2nd shift rod out from the rear of the transmission case
7. Remove both interlock pins.
5th gear
Remove the thrust lock washer, lock ball, 5th gear, needle bearing, and synchronizer ring from the rear of the mainshaft.
5th/reverse clutch hub assembly
1. Uncrimp the tabs of the locknut.
2. Shift into 1st gear and reverse gear to lock the rotation of the mainshaft.
3. Remove the locknut with the SST.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the locknut.
4. Remove the bearing cover installation bolts.
5. Attach the SST to the bearing cover and remove the assembly containing the following parts:
- 5th/Reverse clutch hub assembly
- Synchronizer ring
- Needle bearing
- Inner race
- Reverse gear
- Thrust washer
6. Remove the thrust washers, reverse idle gear shaft, and reverse idle gear.