PRE-RELEASE

Synchromesh assembly, removal and fitting

To remove

Note
The gearbox remains in place.

Remove the reversing light switch (2).

Remove the bearing housing cover (3) - see Bearing housing cover gasket, replacement F17 .

Remove the main shaft - see Bearing housing, dismantling and assembling, F17 .

Dismantle the main shaft. See Main shaft, dismantling and assembly, F17 .

Replace the pertinent synchromesh assembly if necessary.

Note
The 5th gear synchromesh assembly is removed and fitted as described in service procedure Bearing housing, dismantling and assembling, F17 .

To fit

Assemble the main shaft. See Main shaft, dismantling and assembly, F 17 .

Fit the main shaft - see Bearing housing, dismantling and assembling, F17 .

Fit the bearing housing cover (2). See Bearing housing cover gasket, replacement F17 .

Re-fit the reversing light switch (4) to the gearbox with a new sealing ring. Tightening torque 20 Nm.

Check the gearbox oil level. See Gearbox oil level, checking and correcting F17 .