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14. Remove the fifth speed synchronizer retaining snap ring, the thrust washer (7G042), the reverse
brake ring (7M000), and the synchronizer blocking ring (7107).
15. Remove the fifth speed cluster gear (7144), the synchronizer blocking ring (7107), the synchronizer assembly (7124), and the fifth gear shifter fork (7230) as an assembly.
16. Remove the reverse gearshift lever retaining clip.
17. NOTE: Do not remove the reverse gearshift lever (7K002) at this time.
Using a TORX® bit driver, remove the shift lever reverse pin (7K024). Klj . 5 ba
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21.
NOTE: If not done so previously, soak the blocking ring in transmission fluid for ten minutes.
Install the fifth speed cluster gear, the synchronizer blocking ring, the synchronizer assembly,
and the fifth gear shifter fork as an assembly.
22. CAUTION: To prevent component damage when installing the extension housing
(7A039), the alignment tab on the reverse brake ring (7M000) must engage the alignment
slot in the extension housing.
NOTE: If not done so previously, soak the blocking ring in transmission fluid for ten minutes.
Install the synchronizer blocking ring, the reverse brake ring, the thrust washer, and the fifth
speed synchronizer retaining snap ring.
23. Apply pipe sealant to the reversing lamp switch threads and install the switch.
24. Install the reverse gearshift lever retaining clip. Klj . 8 ba
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29. Apply a 3.2-
mm (1/8-in) bead of silicone rubber to the sealing surface on the extension housing.
30. Install the detent ball, the shifter detent spring, and the gearshift offset lever. 1. Coat the shifter detent spring with petroleum jelly and install it in the gearshift offset lever.
2. Lubricate the detent plate and install the detent ball in the neutral position on the plate.
3. Position the gearshift offset lever in the extension housing with the gear shift interlock
spring over the detent ball.
31. CAUTION: To prevent component damage, the alignment tab on the reverse brake
ring must align with the alignment slot in the extension housing.
NOTE: Verify that the oil pick- up funnel engages the fifth gear synchronizer.
Slide the gearshift offset lever and the extension housing into place as an assembly. Press
downward on the gearshift offset lever to compress the shifter interlock spring and push the
gearshift offset lever and extension housing into place. Klj . 10 ba
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