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 the transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Case. >
Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , DRIVE PINION SHAFT ASSEMBLY. >
Remove the main shaft assembly.
< Ref. to REMOVAL , MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY. >
Remove the differential assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY. >
Drive out the straight pin with ST, and 5th shifter fork.
ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER

Fig 1: Identifying Straight Pin And 5th Shifter Fork
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the plugs, springs and checking balls.
Drive out the straight pin, and pull out 3-4 fork rod and shifter fork.
NOTE: When removing the 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.

Fig 2: Identifying Straight Pin, 3-4 Fork Rod And Shifter Fork
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Drive out the straight pin, and pull out 1-2 fork rod and shifter fork.
Remove the outer snap ring, and pull out the reverse shifter rod arm from reverse fork rod. Then take out the ball, spring and interlock plunger from rod.
And then remove the rod.

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