5th & Reverse Gear Shift Cam

5th & reverse gear shift cam, cam guide return spring and 5th to reverse interlock guide bolt are provided to prevent the gear from being directly shifted from 5th to reverse.

Fig 1: 5th & Reverse Gear Shift Cam Prevents Gear From Being Directly Shifted From 5th To Reverse

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1. When shift lever is at neutral position between 3rd and 4th gear, shift cam (2) is under guide bolt and can turn freely clockwise (to 3rd gear) and counterclockwise (to 4th gear).
   Fig 2: Shift And Select Shaft Components

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2. When shift lever is shifted toward the right from neutral position, shift and select shaft (1) moves up but shift cam (2) is restricted by guide bolt and return spring is contracted.
   Fig 3: Shift Cam (2) Restricted By Guide Bolt

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3. When shift lever is shifted to 5th gear, shift & select shaft (1) turns clockwise letting shift cam (2) off from guide bolt and pushed up by return spring. In this state, movement of shift cam is restricted by guide bolt and therefore, gearshift to reverse is not attainable.
   Fig 4: Identifying Shaft And Shift Cam

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4. When shift lever is shifted from neutral position between 5th gear and reverse gear to reverse gear, shift cam (2) turns counterclockwise to attain reverse gear.
   Fig 5: Shift Cam Turns Counterclockwise To Attain Reverse Gear

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