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Reverse Idler Gear: Removal

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  1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Manual Transmission Assembly.>
  2. Remove the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Switches and Harness.>
  3. Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly.>
  4. Remove the transmission case. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Case.>
  5. Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly.>
  6. Remove the main shaft assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Main Shaft Assembly for Single-Range.>
  7. Remove the front differential assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Differential Assembly.>
  8. Shift into 4th.
  9. Remove the snap ring.
    Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring
    G08582136Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the reverse idler gear shaft securing bolt.
    Fig 2: Locating Reverse Idler Gear Shaft Securing Bolt
    G09482759Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the reverse idler gear shaft by pushing it out.
    NOTE: Support the reverse idler gear assembly with hands to avoid collapsing.
    Fig 3: Removing Reverse Idler Gear Shaft
    G08582138Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the reverse idler gear.
  13. Remove the reverse idler gear bushing.
    Fig 4: Removing Reverse Idler Gear Bushing
    G08582139Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.