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1st/2nd, 3rd/4th Shift Rail Assembly


Object Number: 38347  Size: SH

Disassemble the shift shaft in the following sequence:

  1. Rotate the selector pin (5) until opposite the shift links (9) and (8).
  2. Remove the 3RD/4TH shift fork (7) with the shift link (8) from the shift shaft (1).
  3. Remove the lST/2ND shift fork (10) with the shift link (9) from the shift shaft (1).
  4. Remove the roll pin (2) and the computer aided gear select solenoid lever (3) from the shift shaft (1).
  5. Remove the interlock plate (6) from the shift shaft (1).
  6. Remove the selector pin roll pin (4).
  7. Remove the selector pin (5).

5th/6th, Reverse Shift Rail Assembly

Tools Required

    • J 23907 Slide Hammer
    • J 36800 Bushing Remover

Important: Do not replace the bushings (6) unless inspection shows bushing damage.


Object Number: 38356  Size: SH

Disassemble the shift shaft in the following sequence:

  1. Remove the collar roll pin (1).
  2. Remove the collar (2).
  3. Remove the 5th/6th shift rail lever (5) from rail (3).
  4. Remove the 5th/6th shift shaft lever bushings (6), using the J 23907 , and the J 36800 .
  5. Remove the reverse shift shaft lever roll pin (4).
  6. Remove the reverse shift rail lever (7) from the shift shaft (3).