Manual Transmission, Clutch and Transfer Case
Gearshift Rail and Fork
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Disassembly and Assembly


1. Disassemble the first/second and third/fourth shift rail as follows:
- Rotate the interlock plate until it is opposite of the shift links.
- Slide off the third/fourth shift fork and shift link. Separate the link from the fork.
- Slide off the first/second shift fork and shift link. Separate the link from the fork.
- Remove the interlock plate.
- Using a 5/32-inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the roll pins. Slide the gear select solenoid lever and the selector pin from the shift rail.
2. Disassemble the fifth/sixth and reverse shift rail as follows:
- Using a 5/32-inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the roll pins. Slide the collar and the reverse shift lever from the shift rail.
- Slide off the fifth/sixth shift lever and shift link.
3. Inspect the shift rail components.
- Check the rails, shift forks, shift levers and shift links for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.
- Check the shift fork pads for wear. Install new pads as necessary.
4. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
- Install new roll pins.


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