2. Remove the reverse intermediate gear spacer sleeve and fork rod, then remove the 5th, 3rd and 4th gear forks. Be careful not to lose the locking crackers.
3. Remove the control bracket with the 1st and 2nd gear shift fork. Be careful not to lose the locking crackers.
4. Remove the transmission shafts and differential from the clutch housing as described below.
For RS5F30A:
Remove the bearing retainer by removing the three mounting screws. (One of the screws has a torx head and you will need the appropriate tool to unscrew it.) Remove the primary and secondary shafts simultaneously by lightly tapping the end of the primary shaft on the clutch side with a plastic hammer. Remove the reverse idler gear and differential.
For RS5F31A:
Remove the secondary shaft and differential. Unscrew the bolts securing the primary shaft bearing holder. Remove the primary shaft together with the bearing holder and the reverse intermediate gear, lightly tapping the end of the cotton wool on the clutch side with a plastic hammer.
WARNINGS:
- Remove the secondary shaft only straight to avoid damaging the oil channel on the clutch housing side.
- Do not remove the reverse idler gear shaft to avoid loosening its fit in the crankcase.
- When removing the primary shaft, be careful not to scratch the edge of the oil seal with the splines.
5. Remove the oil pocket, ball, spring and gear lock bushing.
6. Knock out the retaining pin from the selector rod; gears, then remove the rod, gear selector lever and locking bracket.
- When removing the pin, select a position where it does not touch the clutch housing.
- When removing the gear selector shaft, be careful not to damage the edge of the seal. If necessary, wrap the edge of the shaft with electrical tape.
7. Unscrew the threaded sleeve of the reverse gear lock, then remove the spring and balls.
8. Remove the retainer sleeve.
