Input shaft, drive pinion, hollow shaft and shift lever mechanism in transmission, removing and installing

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Fig 1: Input Shaft, Pinion, Hollow Shaft And Selector Mechanism (Transmission Side), Removing And Installing, Overview

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1 - Bearing plate

Servicing. Refer to Bearing plate, servicing

2 - Selector rod for 5th and 6th gear

Only replace complete with follower for 5th and 6th gear. Refer to 5th and 6th gear, removing and installing , Item 6

3 - Follower for reverse gear

Pulling out ball housing. Refer to Pulling ball sleeve out of follower for reverse gear
Driving in ball housing. Refer to Driving ball sleeve flush into follower for reverse gear

4 - Selector fork, 3rd and 4th gear

Can be replaced separately.
Installation position: Rib toward follower

Fig 2: Input Shaft, Pinion, Hollow Shaft And Selector Mechanism (Transmission Side), Removing And Installing, Overview

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5 - Selector rod for 3rd and 4th gear

Only replace complete with follower for 3rd and 4th gear

6 - Input shaft

Disassembling and assembling. Refer to Input shaft, disassembling and assembling

7 - Follower for 1st and 2nd gear

Can be replaced separately.

8 - Circlip

2 pieces

9 - Selector rod for 1st and 2nd gear

Only replace complete with pinned selector fork for 1st and 2nd gear

10 - Hollow shaft

Disassembling and assembling. Refer to Drive pinion and hollow shaft, disassembling and assembling

Fig 3: Input Shaft, Pinion, Hollow Shaft And Selector Mechanism (Transmission Side), Removing And Installing, Overview

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11 - Pinion shaft

Disassembling and assembling. Refer to Drive pinion and hollow shaft, disassembling and assembling

12 - Locking bolt, 50 Nm

4 pieces
Insert with sealing paste AMV 188 001 02