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Shifter Fork and Rod: Installation

  1. Position interlock plungers (5.56 x 19.6), one plunger in the hole between 1-2 and 3-4 fork rod holes, and one plunger in the hole between 3-4 and reverse fork rod holes.
    Fig 1: 1-2, Fork Rod Hole, 3-4 And Reverse Fork Rod Holes
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  2. Install 1-2 fork rod into 1-2 shifter fork via the hole on the rear of the transmission case.
  3. Align the holes in rod and fork, and drive straight pin (6 x 22) into these holes using ST.
    CAUTION: Replace straight pin with a new one.
    NOTE:
    • Set other rods to neutral.
    • Make sure interlock plunger (5.56 x 19.6) is on the 3-4 fork rod side.

    ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER

  4. Install interlock plunger (3 x 11.9) onto 3-4 fork rod.
    CAUTION: Apply a coat of grease to plunger to prevent it from falling.
  5. Install 3-4 fork rod into 3-4 shifter fork via the hole on the rear of transmission case.
  6. Align the holes in rod and fork, and drive straight pin (6 x 22) into these holes.
    CAUTION: Replace straight pin with a new one.
    NOTE:
    • Set reverse fork rod to neutral.
    • Make sure interlock plunger (installing before) is on the reverse fork rod side.

    ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER

  7. Install 5th shifter fork onto the rear of reverse fork rod. Align holes in the two parts and drive straight pin into place.
    CAUTION: Replace straight pin with a new one.

    ST 398791700 STRAIGHT PIN REMOVER

    Fig 2: Installing 5th Shifter Fork
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  8. Position balls, checking ball springs and gaskets into 3-4 and 1-2 rod holes, and install plugs.
    CAUTION: Replace gasket with a new one.
  9. Install differential assembly. See Front Differential Assembly  .
  10. Install main shaft assembly. See Main Shaft Assembly  .
  11. Install drive pinion shaft assembly. See Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly  .
  12. Install transmission case. See Transmission Case  .
  13. Install transfer case with extension case assembly. See Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly  .
  14. Install back-up light switch and neutral position switch. See Switches and Harness  .
  15. Install the manual transmission assembly from vehicle. See Manual Transmission Assembly  .