Low & Reverse Scissors Gear Assemblies (If Equipped) Inspection

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Check for the following items

Match mark (3) provided for reassembly should be almost at such position as shown in the figure.
Try to turn scissors gear against main shaft low (and reverse) gear. It should feel light when turned in "A" direction but heavy when turned in "B" direction.
Play of scissors gear against main shaft low (or reverse) gear in "A" - "B" direction should be about half of tooth width as shown in the figure.

If any faulty condition is noted, remove snap ring, open up assembly unit and check that all components are installed at proper positions. If all components are positioned properly and yet faulty condition exists, replace the low (reverse) gear assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Scissors Low Gear & Scissors Reverse Gear

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Fig 2: Identifying Scissors Gear Springs, Snap Ring, Pins & Gears

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