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MT Gear Shift Lever: Disassembly

  1. Remove the lock wires.
    Fig 1: Identifying Gear Shift Lever Lock Wire
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  2. Remove the rod from lever.
    Fig 2: Identifying Rod, Lever And Stay
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  3. Separate the rod and inner boot.
  4. Remove the snap ring from the stay.
    Fig 3: Identifying Snap Ring From Stay
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  5. Separate the gear shift lever and the stay.
    Fig 4: Separating Gear Shift Lever And Stay
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  6. Remove the O-ring and bushing from the gear shift lever.
    Fig 5: Identifying O-Ring And Bushing
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  7. Remove the spring pin, and then remove the bushing and snap ring.
    Fig 6: Identifying Spring Pin, Bushing And Snap Ring
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  8. Remove the boss from the joint.
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Boss From Joint
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  9. Remove the bushing and spacer from the boss.
    Fig 8: Identifying Bushing And Spacer
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  10. Remove the bushing and cushion rubber from the stay.
    Fig 9: Identifying Bushing, Stay And Cushion Rubber
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