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30. Install the adapter setting plate to adapter plate and then fixing
in adapter setting plate using a vise.
CAUTION:
Do not directly secure the surface in a vise.
31. Install magnet to adapter plate.
32. Install snap ring to mainshaft bearing.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
33. Install counter rear bearing onto the adapter plate using the drift.
CAUTION:
Replace counter rear bearing inner race, counter rear bear-
ing and counter rear bearing spacer as a set.
34. Apply recommended thread locking sealant to the end of the
bolts (first 3 to 4 threads), screw the bolts into the main shaft
bearing retainer, and tighten it to the specified torque. Refer to
MT-22, "
Case Components" .
Use Genuine Medium Strength Thread Locking Sealant or
an equivalent. Refer to GI-45, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMI-
CAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS" .
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant and oil adhering to threads.
35. Install reverse coupling sleeve and reverse shifting inserts into the reverse synchronizer hub.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse reverse coupling sleeve and reverse synchronizer hub.
Replace reverse coupling sleeve and reverse synchronizer hub as a set.Tool number : ST22490000 ( — )
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Install reverse coupling sleeve with the flat flange on the
rear side.
36. Install reverse spread springs in the reverse shifting inserts.
CAUTION:
Do not install reverse spread spring hook onto the same
reverse shifting insert.
Be careful with the shape of 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th and 5th-6th
shifting insert to avoid misassembly.
37. Install snap ring to reverse synchronizer hub.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
Do not align the snap ring notch with synchronizer hub
groove when assembling.
PCIB0617E
SCIA1600E
PCIB0608E
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38. Apply recommended grease to reverse main needle bearing.
39. After installing reverse main gear bushing, reverse main needle
bearing, reverse main gear and reverse baulk ring onto the main
shaft, using the drift and press plate and a press to press fit the
reverse synchronizer assembly.
CAUTION:
When installing, face the side with three ditches to the front
side.
NOTE:
Reverse baulk ring has three spaces that two gear teeth are
missing, and each space has small ditch for identification as
shown in the figure.Tool number A: KV32103300 (J-46529)
Tool number B: ST01530000 ( — )
PCIB0242E
PCIB1367E
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40. Select and install a snap ring so that the end play comes within
the standard value.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
41. After installing counter rear bearing spacer, press and fit reverse
counter gear onto counter shaft with drift and press.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse reverse counter gear.
When installing counter rear bearing spacer, identifica-
tion ditch should face to the rear side.
Replace counter rear bearing inner race, counter rear
bearing and counter rear bearing spacer as a set.
42. Select and install a snap ring so that the end play comes within
the standard value.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
Shift Control Components
1. Install 5th-6th shift fork to the 5th-6th coupling sleeve.
2. Install 5th-6th fork rod (reversal side) to the 5th-6th shift fork.
3. Using a pin punch to tap the retaining pin into the 5th-6th shift
fork.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse retaining pin.End play : 0 - 0.10 mm (0 - 0.004 in)
PCIB0225E
Tool number : ST23860000 ( — )
PCIB0411E
End play : 0 - 0.10 mm (0 - 0.004 in)
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4. Install 5th-6th fork rod to the adapter plate.
5. Install 5th-6th fork rod bracket to the 5th-6th fork rod.
6. Using a pin punch to tap the retaining pin into the 5th-6th fork
rod bracket.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse retaining pin.
7. Install 5th-6th control lever to the adapter plate and then tighten
mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to MT-26, "
Shift
Control Components" .
CAUTION:
Set the projection upward.
8. Apply recommended grease check balls and then install check
balls to the adapter plate.
9. Install reverse shift fork to the reverse coupling sleeve.
10. Install reverse fork rod to the reverse shift fork.
11. Using a pin punch to tap the retaining pin into the reverse shift
fork.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse retaining pin.
12. Apply recommended grease to interlock pin and interlock
plunger.
13. Install interlock pin and interlock plunger to the adapter plate.
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PCIB0172E
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14. Install 1st-2nd shift fork to the 1st-2nd coupling sleeve.
15. Install 1st-2nd fork rod to the 1st-2nd shift fork.
16. Using a pin punch to tap the retaining pin into the 1st-2nd shift
fork.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse retaining pin.
17. Install 3rd-4th shift fork to the 3rd-4th coupling sleeve.
18. Install 3rd-4th fork rod (reversal side) to the 3rd-4th shift fork.
19. Using a pin punch to tap the retaining pin into the 3rd-4th shift
fork (reversal side).
CAUTION:
Do not reuse retaining pin.
20. Apply recommended grease to interlock pin and check balls.
21. Install interlock pin and check balls to the adapter plate.
22. Install 3rd-4th fork rod to the adapter plate.
23. Install 3rd-4th fork rod bracket to the 3rd-4th fork rod.
24. Using a pin punch to tap the retaining pin into the 3rd-4th fork
rod bracket.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse retaining pin.
25. Apply recommended grease to check ball and then install check
ball and check ball spring into adapter plate.
26. Apply recommended sealant to threads of check ball plugs, and
tighten check ball plugs to the specified torque. Refer to MT-26,
"Shift Control Components" .
Use Genuine Silicone RTV or an equivalent. Refer to GI-
45, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEAL-
ANTS" .
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant and oil adhering to threads.
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27. Install 3rd-4th control lever to the adapter plate, and then tighten
mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to MT-26, "
Shift
Control Components" .
CAUTION:
Make sure the top and bottom are oriented correctly.
Do not drop shifter cap.
28. Apply recommended grease to check ball and then install check
balls and check ball springs into adapter plate.
29. Apply recommended sealant to threads of check ball plugs, and
tighten check ball plugs to the specified torque. Refer to MT-26,
"Shift Control Components" .
Use Genuine Silicone RTV or an equivalent. Refer to GI-
45, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEAL-
ANTS" .
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant and oil adhering to threads.
30. Install striking rod to the adapter plate.
31. Install striking lever to the striking rod.
32. Using a pin punch to tap the retaining pin into the striking lever.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse retaining pin.
33. Install baffle plate to the adapter plate, and then tighten mount-
ing bolts to the specified torque.
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Case Components
1. Install counter front bearing to the transmission case.
2. Install oil gutter to transmission case.
3. Install breather tube to transmission case.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse breather tube.
4. Apply recommended sealant to the transmission case adapter
plate mounting surface as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV or an equivalent. Refer to GI-
45, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEAL-
ANTS" .
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant adhering to the mounting surfaces.
Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering
to both mounting surfaces.
5. Place the adapter plate in the transmission case, using soft
hammer to tap the adapter plate to install it into the transmission
case.
6. Install snap ring to main drive gear bearing, using snap ring pli-
ers.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
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