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Reverse Idler Gear: Removal

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  1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>MANUAL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>SWITCHES AND HARNESS>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>TRANSFER CASE AND EXTENSION CASE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the transmission case. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>TRANSMISSION CASE>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>DRIVE PINION SHAFT ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the main shaft assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the front differential assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  8. Shift into 4th.
  9. Remove the snap ring.
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  10. Remove the reverse idler gear shaft securing bolt.
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  11. Remove the reverse idler gear shaft by pushing it out.
    NOTE: Support the reverse idler gear assembly with hands to avoid collapsing.
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  12. Remove the reverse idler gear.
  13. Remove the reverse idler gear bushing.
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