Reverse Shaft Overview

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NOTE:

Always replace the needle sleeve after removing it from the clutch housing or from the reverse shaft support.

Fig 1: Clutch Housing Remove/Install Components

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Clutch Housing
Needle Sleeve
- Removing, refer to Figure.
- Installing, refer to Figure.
Reverse Gear Drive Gear
Lock Ring
- Always replace after removing.
Reverse Gear
- Remove before replacing the lock ring.
- Collar faces the reverse gear.
Reverse Shaft
- Removing and installing, refer to TRANSMISSION .
Needle Sleeve
- Removing, refer to Figure.
- Installing, refer to Figure.
Reverse Gear Shaft Support
- Removing and installing, refer to TRANSMISSION .