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7B-22 MSG MODEL
27. Bearing Snap Ring
28. Intermediate Plate
1) Insert the snap ring pliers into the mainshaft bearing snap
ring hole.
The snap ring hole is in the intermediate plate
1.
2) Use the snap ring pliers
2to force open the mainshaft
bearing snap ring
3.
Hold the snap ring open with the pliers.
3) Push the intermediate plate toward the rear of the
transmission to remove it.
The ball bearing snap ring will come free.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION 7B1-11
17. Remove the middle part of transmission
crossmember (12) by removing four fixing bolts and
nuts.
501R300008
18. Take out the rear mount rubber (14).
19. Remove starter (15) (Diesel engine only).
060L100070
20. Use the clutch release bearing remover 5-8840-
2291-0 (J-39207) to disconnect the clutch release
bearing from the clutch pressure plate. (6VE1 only)
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Release bearing disconnection
1. Pull the shift fork toward the transmission to
press the clutch release bearing against the
clutch.
2. Insert the clutch release bearing remover
between the wedge collar and the release
bearing.
3. Turn the remover to separate the release
bearing.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION 7B1-15
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220RS006
5. Apply a force of about 113N (26 Ib) to the tip of the
shift fork in the direction of the transmission to
engage the clutch pressure plate and release
bearing. (6VE1 only)
NOTE: A clicking sound is heard when the release
bearing and the tip of the diaphragm spring engage
each other.
Check to see if they are securely engaged by pushing
the tip of the shift fork toward the engine while applying
a force of about 25 N (5.5 lb). If the shift fork will not
move, then they are securely engaged.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION 7B1-31
13. Use screw drivers between the reverse gear (26)
and bearing plate (28) to remove the Rev-5th
synchronizer assembly (24) together with reverse
block ring (25) and reverse gear (26).
226RS010
14. Remove needle bearing (27).
15. Use the torx bit wrench (T45) 5-8840-0047-0 to
remove the bearing plate and screw(28) from the
intermediate plate.
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16. Use the snap ring pliers (1) to remove the mainshaft
bearing snap ring (2) (29).
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17. Hold the snap ring open with the pliers.
Push the intermediate plate (30) toward the rear of
the transmission to remove it.
The bearing snap ring (29) will come free.
Inspection and Repair
Refer to Top Gear Shaft, Main Gear Shaft, and Counter
Gear in this section for inspection and repair.
Reassembly
1. Mesh the counter gear with the mainshaft assembly.
Set the holding fixture 5-8840-2160-0 to the
mainshaft and the counter gear and then install it on
the base 5-8840-0003-0.
Install the intermediate plate (30) on the gear
assembly.
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2. Install bearing snap ring (29).
3. Apply recommended thread locking agents
(LOCTITE 242) or its equivalent to each of the
bearing plate screw threads.
Install bearing plate and screw (28).
Tighten the screws to the specified torque by using
torx bit wrench 5-8840-0047-0.
Torque: 15 N
m (1.5 kg
m/11 lb
ft)
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4. Install needle bearing (27), reverse gear (26), and
reverse block ring (25). 5. Assemble rev-5th synchronizer assembly (24) by
performing the following steps.
1. Turn the clutch hub face (1) toward the sleeve
groove (2) (rear side) on the outer
circumference.
2. Check that the inserts (3) fit snugly into the
clutch hub (5) ring insert grooves.
3. Check that the inserts springs (4) are fitted to
the inserts as shown in the illustration.
4. Check that the clutch hub (5) and the sleeve (6)
slide smoothly.
5. Install the synchronizer assembly (24) to the
mainshaft.
The clutch hub face with the heavy boss must be
facing the reverse gear side.
226RS013
226RS049
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7B1-68 MANUAL TRANSMISSION
19. Remove engine rear mount bolts fixing
transmission.
220R300009
20. Remove the middle part of transmission
crossmember (15) by removing four fixing bolts and
nuts.
501R30007
21. Take out the rear support rubber. 22. Remove starter (16). (Diesel engine only)
060L100070
23. Use the clutch release bearing remover 5-8840-
2291-0 (J-39207) to disconnect the clutch release
bearing from the clutch pressure plate. (6VE1 only)
220RW109
Release bearing disconnection
1. Pull the shift fork toward the transmission to
press the clutch release bearing against the
clutch.
2. Insert the clutch release bearing remover
between the wedge collar and the release
bearing.
3. Turn the remover to separate the release
bearing.
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RTW37BLF000201
5. Apply a force of about 113N (26 Ib) to the tip of the
shift fork in the direction of the transmission to
engage the clutch pressure plate and release
bearing. (6VE1 only)
NOTE: A clicking sound is heard when the release
bearing and the tip of the diaphragm spring engage
each other.
Check to see if they are securely engaged by pushing
the tip of the shift fork toward the engine while applying
a force of about 25 N (5.5 lb). If the shift fork will not
move, then they are securely engaged.
220RS006
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13. Use screw drivers between the reverse gear (23)
and bearing plate (25) to remove the Rev-5th
synchronizer assembly (21) together with reverse
block ring (22) and reverse gear (23).
226RS010
14. Remove needle bearing (24).
15. Use the torx bit wrench (T45) 5-8840-0047-0 to
remove the bearing plate and screw(25) from the
intermediate plate.
220RW137
16. Use the snap ring pliers (1) to remove the mainshaft
bearing snap ring (2) (26).
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17. Hold the snap ring open with the pliers.
Push the intermediate plate (27) toward the rear of
the transmission to remove it.
The bearing snap ring will come free.
Inspection and Repair
Refer to Top Gear Shaft, Main Gear Shaft, and Counter
Gear in this section for inspection and repair.
Reassembly
1. Mesh the counter gear with the mainshaft assembly.
Set the holding fixture 5-8840-2160-0 to the
mainshaft and the counter gear and then install it on
the base 5-8840-0003-0.
Install the intermediate plate (27) on the gear
assembly.
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