Reverse Idler Gear Removal

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Remove the bolts (A) securing the reverse idler gear shaft holder (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts Securing Reverse Idler Gear Shaft Holder
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Install a 5 x 0.8 mm bolt (C) in the reverse gear shaft, and pull it to remove the reverse idler gear shaft (D) and the gear shaft holder together.
Remove the reverse idler gear.

Fig 2: Installing Bolt In Reverse Gear Shaft
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