Overview - Shift Unit

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Shift Unit Components

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Bearing Bushing
- For the selector shaft
- Removing and installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - TRANSMISSION HOUSING .
Gearshift Unit
- Consisting of the gearshift shaft and the gearshift cover
- The components cannot be separated from each other
- Can be removed and installed with the transmission installed. Refer to OVERVIEW - TRANSMISSION HOUSING AND GEARSHIFT MECHANISM .
O-ring
- Replace after removing
- Insert in the groove in the shift cover
- Install with transmission fluid
Cap
- For the transmission ventilation
Bolt
- Replace after removing
- For the shift unit to the transmission housing
- Tightening Specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - TRANSMISSION HOUSING AND GEARSHIFT MECHANISM .
Selector Shaft Seal
- Replacing. Refer to SELECTOR SHAFT SEAL, REPLACING .