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Reverse Idler Gear: Installation

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NOTE: Rotate the reverse idler sub gear by two teeth from free status in the direction of the arrow to make it engage with the reverse gear of the main shaft and install the main shaft assembly.
Fig 1: Rotating Reverse Idler Sub Gear By Two Teeth From Free Status
G06652378Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Insert the reverse idler gear shaft into the transmission case, then install the oil case guide, washer and reverse idler gear assembly as a single unit.
    NOTE:
    • Be sure to install the reverse idler gear shaft from rear side.
      Fig 2: Installing Reverse Idler Gear Shaft From Rear Side
      G07915251Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert the reverse idler gear bushing into reverse idler gear shaft, install the snap ring and bolt, and then drive in the spring pin to fix.
    NOTE:
    • Use new spring pin.
    • After installation of snap ring, rotate the snap ring 360° to confirm that it is fitted in the groove completely.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Inserting Reverse Idler Gear Bushing Into Reverse Idler Gear Shaft
    G07915252Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Rotating Snap Ring
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  3. Check and adjust clearance between the reverse idler gear No. 2 and transmission case wall, and the reverse idler gear and reverse idler gear washer. Refer to Reverse Idler Gear  .
  4. Install the shifter forks and rods. Refer to Shifter Fork and Rod  .
  5. Install the front differential assembly. Refer to Front Differential Assembly  .
  6. Install the main shaft assembly for single-range. Refer to Main Shaft Assembly for Single-Range  .
  7. Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. Refer to Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly  .
  8. Install the transmission case. Refer to Transmission Case  .
  9. Install the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly  .
  10. Install the back-up light switch neutral position switch. Refer to Switches and Harness  .
  11. Install the manual transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Manual Transmission Assembly  .