Shift Control Housing: Assembly

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Inspect the contact surface of the shift fork and the synchronizer sleeve for wear or damage.

Fig 1: Inspecting Shift Fork And Synchronizer Sleeve
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Install the gear selector interlock sleeve.
1. Position the gear selector interlock sleeve.
2. Install the bolts.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Gear Selector Interlock Sleeve
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NOTE: Incorrect installation of the interlock pins will prevent activation of the backup lamp switch.

Fig 3: Installing Interlock Pins Into Shift Rails

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Install the interlock pins into their original shift rails.
Position the detent ball and spring, the shift gate, the shift fork and spring, then install the third/fourth shift rail.

Fig 4: Installing Third/Fourth Shift Rail
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Position the detent ball and springs, the shift gate, the shift fork and spring, then install the first/second shift rail.

Fig 5: Installing Detent Ball & Spring, Shift Gate, Shift Fork & Spring And First/Second Shift Rail
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Position the fifth/reverse shift control, the detent ball and spring and the shift gate, then install the fifth/reverse shift rail.

Fig 6: Installing Fifth/Reverse Shift Rail
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Install the three rubber service bore plugs.

Fig 7: Installing Three Rubber Service Bore Plugs
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Install new shift gate spring pins.
- Leave 1-2 mm (0.04-0.08 in) of the pin showing above the shift gate.
  
  Fig 8: Installing Shift Gate Spring Pins
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Install new shift fork spring pins.
- Leave 1-2 mm (0.04-0.08 in) of the pin showing above the shift fork.
  
  Fig 9: Installing Shift Fork Spring Pins
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Install the backup lamp switch.
1. Install the backup lamp switch pin.
2. Install the backup lamp switch.
  
  Fig 10: Installing Backup Lamp Switch
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Install the lower gearshift lever.
1. Position the gearshift lever.
  - The notch on the gearshift lever must be installed facing the front of the transmission.
2. Position the dust cover.
3. Install the bolts.
  
  Fig 11: Installing Lower Gearshift Lever
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