Page 14 of 38
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-  Take input shaft -A- with selector rod and selector fork for 3rd and 4th 
gear out at an angle from bearing plate. 
    
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 .   -  Unscrew hex bolt -D-, take off spring clasp -B- and retaining plate -A-, 
pull out shaft -C- for reverse idler gear. 
-  Take out spring, synchro-ring and reverse idler gear.
-  Take off relay lever for reverse gear.
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        Page 19 of 38
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-  Fit relay lever -A- for reverse gear onto bolt for relay lever. Watch 
position of pin when doing this (limits relay lever travel to synchro-ring). 
-  Insert sliding gear -B- and engage relay lever with groove on sliding 
gear. 
- Insert synchro-ring -C-. 
   Installation position: position flat on circumference of synchro-ring 
towards input shaft (not as yet fitted) (arrow -1-) 
- Insert spring.
   Installation position: hook single angled end into recess on synchro-
ring (arrow -2-). Turn double angled end anti-clockwise and hook into 
opening in bearing plate (arrow -3-) 
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-  Slide inner race (arrow -C-) for cylinder roller bearing onto main shaft at 
flange for end cover (clearance fit). 
-  Fit circlip (arrow -B-) using right-angled circlip pliers.
    
-  Engage recess in follower for reverse gear with the free end of relay 
lever (arrow -A-). 
-  Slide selector rod for 5th and 6th through follower for reverse gear in 
direction of (arrow -B-). 
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