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MT Gear Shift Lever: Disassembly

NOTE: Disassemble procedures are only for STI model.
  1. Remove the spring pin from the slider.
    Fig 1: Removing Spring Pin From Slider
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  2. Remove the slider and spring.
    Fig 2: Removing Slider And Spring
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  3. Cut off the band clip.
    Fig 3: Cutting Off Band Clip
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  4. Remove the reverse check cable from the cable plate.
    Fig 4: Removing Reverse Check Cable From Cable Plate
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  5. Remove the reverse check cable.
    Fig 5: Removing Reverse Check Cable
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  6. Remove the holder and spring.
    Fig 6: Removing Holder And Spring
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  7. Disassemble the lock wire.
    NOTE: Do not reuse the lock wire.
    Fig 7: Disassembling Lock Wire
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  8. Remove the boss from the rod.
    Fig 8: Removing Boss From Rod
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  9. Remove the rod from lever.
    Fig 9: Removing Rod From Lever
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  10. Separate the rod and inner boot.
  11. Remove the snap ring.
    Fig 10: Removing Snap Ring
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  12. Separate the gear shift lever and the stay.
    Fig 11: Separating Gear Shift Lever And Stay
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  13. Remove the O-ring and bushing.
    Fig 12: Removing O-Ring And Bushing
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  14. Remove the spring pin, and then remove the bushing and snap ring.
    Fig 13: Removing Bushing And Snap Ring
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  15. Remove the bushing and spacer from the boss.
    Fig 14: Removing Bushing And Spacer From Boss
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  16. Remove the bushing and cushion rubber from the stay.
Fig 15: Removing Bushing And Cushion Rubber From Stay
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