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(8) Loosen rear reverse idler shaft bolt (rear bolt)
(Fig. 32).
(9) Remove reverse idler shaft support segment by
sliding it straight out of housing.
(10) Support geartrain and rear housing on Assem-
bly Fixture Tool 6747 as follows:
(a) Adjust height of reverse idler pedestal rod
until the reverse idle shaft bottoms in Cup 8115.
(b) Position Adapters 6747-1A and 6747-2A on
Assembly Fixture 6747.
(c) Slide fixture tool onto input shaft, counter-
shaft and idler gear (Fig. 33).
(d) Stand geartrain and rear housing upright on
fixture (Fig. 34). Have helper hold fixture tool in
place while housing and geartrain is being rotated
into upright position.
(11) Remove rear bolt holding reverse idler shaft
in housing.
Fig. 31 Removing 3-4 Shift Fork
1 – 3–4 FORK
2 – 1–2 AND 5TH-REVERSE FORK ARMS
3 – 3–4 SYNCHRO SLEEVE
Fig. 32 Reverse Idler Shaft/Support Bolts
1 – SUPPORT BOLT
2 – SHAFT BOLT
Fig. 33 Installing Assembly Fixture On Geartrain
1 – SPECIAL TOOL 6747
2 – SPECIAL TOOL 6747–1A
3 – SPECIAL TOOL 8115
4 – REVERSE IDLER PEDESTAL
5 – SPECIAL TOOL 6747–2A
Fig. 34 Geartrain And Housing Mounted On Fixture
Tool
1 – INPUT SHAFT
2 – COUNTERSHAFT
3 – SPECIAL TOOL 6747
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