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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 (5MT)> MANUAL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>SWITCHES AND HARNESS>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>TRANSFER CASE AND EXTENSION CASE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the transmission case. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>TRANSMISSION CASE>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>DRIVE PINION SHAFT ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the main shaft assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)> MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the front differential assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the shifter forks and rods. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>SHIFTER FORK AND ROD>REMOVAL .
  9. Pull out the straight pin, and remove the reverse idler gear shaft, adjusting washer, reverse idler gear and washer.
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  10. Remove the reverse shifter lever.