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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: Identifying Reverse Idler Gear Components
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  1. Install the reverse idler gear bushing with the cutout portion of the reverse idler gear bushing facing the front of the transmission.
    Fig 2: Identifying Idler Gear Bushing
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  2. Assembling reverse idler gear assembly
    1. Install the reverse coupling sleeve to the reverse idler gear No. 2.
      NOTE:
      • Install the reverse coupling sleeve in the correct direction.
      • Make sure that the oval-shaped cutout portion inside the reverse coupling sleeve matches the center of the reverse idler gear No. 2 groove.
      Fig 3: Inspecting Oval-Shaped Cutout Portion Inside Reverse Coupling Sleeve
      G08582141Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install the reverse shifting insert.
      NOTE: Press in the ball part to install.
      Fig 4: Locating Ball Part
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    3. Install the reverse baulk ring and reverse idler gear.
      Fig 5: Identifying Reverse Idler Gear And Baulk Ring
      G11268010Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the needle bearing and reverse idler gear collar.
      Fig 6: Identifying Needle Bearing And Reverse Idler Gear Collar
      G11268011Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Install the thrust bearing and reverse idler gear washer.
      NOTE: Install the thrust bearing in the correct direction.
      Fig 7: Installing Thrust Bearing And Reverse Idler Gear Washer
      G08582145Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the assembled reverse idler gear assembly to the transmission case and hold it with hands.
  4. Install the reverse idler gear shaft.
    NOTE:
    • Install with the cutout portion of the reverse idler gear shaft facing the RH side of the transmission case.
    • Make sure that the groove of the reverse idler gear shaft comes out of the reverse idler gear bushing.
    Fig 8: Locating Cutout Portion And Groove
    G11268013Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the reverse idler gear shaft securing bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

    Fig 9: Locating Reverse Idler Gear Shaft Securing Bolt
    G09482759Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 10: Identifying Snap Ring
    G08582136Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Select the reverse idler gear bushing. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Reverse Idler Gear>ADJUSTMENT .
  8. Remove the reverse idler gear assembly and replace with the selected bushing. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Reverse Idler Gear>REMOVAL .
  9. Install the reverse idler gear assembly, oil case guide and reverse idler gear shaft.
    NOTE:
    • Install with the cutout portion of the reverse idler gear shaft facing the RH side of the transmission case.
    • Make sure that the groove of the reverse idler gear shaft comes out of the reverse idler gear bushing.
    • Insert the cutout portion of the reverse idler gear bushing into the oil case guide.
    Fig 11: Identifying Oil Case Guide
    G11268016Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the reverse idler gear shaft securing bolt.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

    Fig 12: Locating Reverse Idler Gear Shaft Securing Bolt
    G09482759Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 13: Identifying Snap Ring
    G08582136Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Check the reverse shifter fork. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Shifter Fork and Rod>INSPECTION .
  13. Install the front differential assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Front Differential Assembly>INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the main shaft assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Main Shaft Assembly>INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly>INSTALLATION .
  16. Install the transmission case. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Transmission Case>INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly>INSTALLATION .
  18. Install the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Switches and Harness>INSTALLATION .
  19. Install the manual transmission assembly to the vehicle. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Manual Transmission Assembly>INSTALLATION .