Removing Just The 5TH Gear

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Fig 1: Installing 5th Gear Shifter Fork

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-- Cover the openings in the transmission housing with a cloth.

-- Move the shift fork -1- into neutral.

-- Remove the bolt -2- with the shift jaw for the 5th gear.

-- Remove both bolts -arrows- for the pivot pin.

-- Remove the pivot pin.

-- Remove the 5th gear shift fork.

-- It is not necessary to remove the spring -3- and the locking collar -4-.