Special Tools Required

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Driver Handle, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100
Bearing Driver Attachment, 30 mm I.D. 07746-0030300

Install the 49 x 66 x 3 mm thrust needle bearing (A), the 45 x 50 x 25 mm needle bearing (B), 4th gear (C), and the 49 x 66 x 3 mm thrust needle bearing (D), then install the 4th gear washer (E) in the direction shown by aligning the tab (F) of it with the groove (G) of the third shaft (H).

Fig 1: Identifying Third Shaft 6th Gear Assembly
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Install the 36 mm cotters (I), the cotter retainer (J), the snap ring (K), the 37 x 42 x 25 mm needle bearings (L), and 6th gear (M) on the third shaft.
Apply ATF to the reverse selector hub splines (A), and slide the reverse selector hub (B) in the direction shown over the third shaft (C), then press it into place using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle, the 30 mm I.D. bearing driver attachment, and a press.

Fig 2: Locating Reverse Selector Hub Splines, Reverse Selector Hub And Third Shaft
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Measure the clearance between 6th gear (A) and the reverse selector hub (B) with a feeler gauge (C) in at least three places. Use the average as the actual clearance.
Standard: 0.045-0.420 mm (0.002-0.016 in)

Fig 3: Measuring Clearance Between 6th Gear And Reverse Selector Hub With Feeler Gauge
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If the clearance is out of the standard, remove the 4th gear washer and measure its thickness.

Fig 4: Measuring 4th Gear Washer Thickness
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Select and install a new 4th gear washer, then recheck the clearance.

4TH GEAR WASHER

No.	Thickness (t)
A	8.515 mm (0.33524 in)
B	8.540 mm (0.33622 in)
C	8.565 mm (0.33720 in)
D	8.590 mm (0.33819 in)
E	8.615 mm (0.33917 in)
F	8.640 mm (0.34016 in)