Shifter Fork and Rod: Removal

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Remove the manual transmission assembly from vehicle. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Manual Transmission Assembly. >
Remove the back-up light switch and neutral position switch. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Switches and Harness. >
Remove the transfer case with extension case assembly. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly. >
Remove transmission case. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Transmission Case. >
Removes the drive pinion shaft assembly. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly. >
Remove the main shaft assembly.
< Ref. to , REMOVAL , Main Shaft Assembly for Single-Range. >
Remove the differential assembly. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Front Differential Assembly. >
Drive out the straight pin tapping by ST, and pull out the 5th shifter fork.
ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER

ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER

Fig 1: Driving Out Straight Pin Tapping By ST
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the plugs, springs and checking balls.
Drive out the straight pin tapping by ST, and pull out the 3-4 fork rod and shifter fork.
NOTE: When removing a rod, keep other rods in neutral. Also, when pulling out the straight pin, remove it toward the inside of case so that it does not hit against the case.

ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER

Fig 2: Removing Plugs, Springs And Checking Balls
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Drive out the straight pin tapping by ST, and pull out the 1 -2 fork rod and shifter fork.
ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER
Remove the outer snap ring, and pull out reverse fork rod from reverse shifter rod arm. Then take out the ball, spring and interlock plunger from rod.
And then remove the rod.

NOTE: When pulling out reverse shifter rod arm, be careful not to let ball pop out of arm.
Remove the reverse shifter lever.