5TH/Reverse Actuator Retainer Clip

Remove the shift control housing according to procedures in the appropriate year "Manual Transaxle & Clutch Service Manual" and inspect for proper installation of the 5th/Reverse actuator retaining clip.

^ If the 5th/Reverse actuator retainer clip is properly secured to the shift fork shaft, re-install the shift control housing according to procedures in the appropriate year "Manual Transaxle & Clutch Service Manual," and proceed to "5th Shift Fork Retainer Clip" procedure in this bulletin.

NOTICE:
Make sure the shift control housing is completely down on the transaxle case before installing bolts. Torquing bolts on a mis-aligned shift control housing will damage the transaxle case.

^ If the 5th/Reverse actuator retainer clip is off location (not properly secured to shift fork shaft):

a. Remove the transaxle according to procedures in the appropriate year "Manual Transaxle & Clutch Service Manual," and remove the manual transaxle case.

b. Remove the 5th/Reverse actuator retainer clip and replace with a new 5th/Reverse actuator retainer clip.

c. Re-install manual transaxle case and transaxle according to procedures in the appropriate year "Manual Transaxle & Clutch Service Manual."

^ If the 5th/Reverse actuator retainer clip is missing, it must be retrieved to prevent possible damage to other transaxle components.

a. Remove the transaxle according to procedures in the appropriate year "Manual Transaxle & Clutch Service Manual."

b. Retrieve the 5th/Reverse actuator retainer clip.

c. Inspect transaxle components for damage from the 5th/Reverse actuator retainer clip and replace any damaged components as necessary.

d. Replace 5th/Reverse actuator retainer clip.

e. Re-install the transaxle according to procedures in the appropriate year "Manual Transaxle & Clutch Service Manual."