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Selector Forks

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Fig 1: Identification Of Selector Segments
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Dimension -a-

1 - 1st and 2nd gear selector segments = 11.4 mm

2 - 3rd and 4th gear selector segments = 7.7 mm

3 - 5th gear selector segments = 12.1 mm

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Of Lock Washer
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-- Secure the selector fork in a vise with protective jaws -B-.

-- Pry off the lock washer -A- in the -direction of the arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Socket Driver & Jaw Protectors
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-- Press the lock washer in the groove in the shift segment using a socket wrench

NOTE:

The shift segment must still rotate easily after the lock washer is installed.

A - 10 mm socket wrench

B - Protective jaws

Fig 4: Identifying Angular Contact Ball Bearing
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NOTE:

Be careful not to bend the selector forks when removing and installing the angular contact ball bearing.

Fig 5: Identifying Angular Contact Ball Bearing Inner Race -A- Pressed Into Outer Race
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The bearing inner race must engage with outer race.

Fig 6: Identifying Angular Contact Ball Bearing Pulled Into Selector Fork Up To Limit Stop
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The depression inside the thrust piece 3290/1 faces the ball bearing.

Fig 7: Identifying Allocation Shift Fork (Dimension)
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  Dimension -a- (mm)
1st/2nd gear selector fork 87.2 •••87.4
3rd/4th gear selector fork 93.6 •••93.8

Shift segment allocation, refer to Fig 1.