How to Assemble and Install the Shift Shaft

Special Instructions

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Special Tools

• Typical Service Tools

1. Shift Shaft Assy 2. Key 3. Shift Yoke 4. Shift Yoke 5. Plug 6. Spring 7. Spring 8. Plunger 9. Plug 10. Compression Spring 11. Plunger

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Procedure -

1. Clamp the small end of the shiftshaft in a vise with brass jaw protectors. Position the shiftshaft horizontally with the solid pins facing to the left.

2. With the detent boss facing to the left, line up the 1st & reverse shift fork slot with the shiftshaft pins and slide over the shaft to the set of pins closest to the shift block.

3. Install the reverse bias plunger, spring, and plug into the 1st & reverse shift fork as shown. Tighten plug to 15-20 lb-ft (20-27 Nm).

4. With the single internal slot facing to the left, line up the 3rd & direct shift fork slot with the shiftshaft pins. Slide the fork over the shiftshaft to the first set of pins.

5. Position the two shift forks on the shiftshaft as shown.

6. Line up the shift fork slots with the shiftshaft key slots. Install the shiftshaft key with the two wide notches facing out from the shaft as shown.

7. Install the neutral detent plunger with the cup facing out.

8. Install the spring and threaded detent plug. Tighten plug to 15-20 lb-ft (20-27 Nm).

9. Install the shiftshaft assembly on the mainshaft with the two shift forks inserted into the mainshaft sliding clutches and the long section of the shift shaft facing toward the rear of the mainshaft.

10.Refer to the mainshaft installation section for installing the shiftshaft and mainshaft into the maincase.