23 23 507 Disassembling And Assembling All Synchronizing Mechanisms (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z): Notes

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Special tools required:

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23 2 250
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Remove drive and output shafts. Refer to 23 21 502 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE DRIVE AND OUTPUT SHAFTS (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z) .

Detach 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th gear shift arms.

Fig 1: Removing Gear Shift Arms

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Remove special tool 23 2 250.

Detach drive shaft (1), synchronizer ring (2) and roller bearing (3).

Fig 2: Removing Drive Shaft, Synchronizer Ring And Roller Bearing

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Grip gear train at output shaft (use protective vise jaws).

Detach 5th/reverse gear sliding sleeve.

CAUTION: Loose thrust pieces, balls and springs.

Remove retaining ring (4) and spacer (5).

Fig 3: Removing Retaining Ring And Spacer

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