Shift Forks Overview

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Fig 1: Identifying Shift Forks

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Selector Shaft with Selector Fork, for 1st and 2nd Gear
Bushing
- For the selector shaft with selector fork.
- Removing and installing from the transmission housing. Refer to TRANSMISSION HOUSING .
- Removing and installing from the clutch housing. Refer to CLUTCH HOUSING .
Insulation
- Installed position, refer to Fig 2.
Selector Shaft with Selector Fork, for 3rd and 4th Gear
Selector Shaft with Selector Fork, for 5th and 6th Gear.
O-ring
- Installed in some transmissions.
- Discontinued shortly after the start of production.
Bracket
- for the reverse gear selector shaft with selector fork.
Mounting Pin
Spring Pin
- Always replace
- Remove and install using a drift.
Selector Fork, Reverse Gear

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Damper Installed Position

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The recesses -arrows- point away from the shift fork.