Gear Shift Lever Front Case Assembly Disassembly And Reassembly: Reassembly

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Install new gear shift shaft oil seal (1) to gear shift lever front case using special tool.
Special Tool

Fig 1: Identifying Gear Shift Shaft Oil Seal With Special Tool
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Assemble components parts referring to GEAR SHIFT LEVER FRONT CASE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS .
Set new gear shift arm inner pin (1) and outer pin (2) facing each gap ("a", "b") as shown in figure. Drive gear shift arm pins by using special tool, till pin protrusion becomes specified length "c".
Special Tool
1. 09925-78210
Gear shift arm pin protrusion "c": 0.5-1.5 mm (0.020-0.059 in.)

Fig 2: Setting Gear Shift Arm Inner Pin & Outer Pin Using Special Tool
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