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Reverse Idler Gear, Removing and Installing



Reverse idler gear, removing and installing, 012/01W, 5 SPD. M/T





1. Circlip
2. Support metal
3. Reverse idler gear
^ Various versions, allocation

4. Needle bearing
5. Thrust washer
6. Transmission cover
^ Made out of aluminum, may only be installed with transmission housing made out of aluminum
^ Made out of magnesium, may only be installed with transmission housing made out of magnesium
^ Note identification
^ With reverse idler gear shaft - arrow -.
^ Removal of reverse idler gear shaft not necessary for removal of reverse idler gear.
^ Reverse idler gear shaft not available as replacement part Coat sealing surfaces with a thin layer of sealant AMV 188 001 02

7. Torx screw
^ Serves as additional securing of reverse idler gear shaft
^ Screw made of different materials for aluminum or magnesium transmissions
^ With transmissions made out of aluminum tighten to 35 Nm.
^ With transmissions made out of magnesium tighten to 25 Nm