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Shift Link Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Manual Transmission Assembly>REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Switches and Harness>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the extension case assembly.
  5. Remove the center differential and transfer driven gear as a unit. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Transfer Driven Gear>REMOVAL .
  6. Pull out the straight pin.
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  7. Use the ST to remove the straight pin, and remove the selector lever COMPL.

    ST 398791700 REMOVER

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  8. Pull out the selector arm No. 2.
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  9. Remove the bolts and remove the shifter arm collar and neutral set spring.
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  10. Remove the shifter arm No. 2, adjusting washers and thrust bearing.
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  11. Use the ST to remove the straight pin, and remove the shifter arm and selector arm.

    ST 398791700 REMOVER

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  12. Remove the oil seal using a screwdriver wrapped with tape, etc.
    NOTE: The illustration shows the oil seal of selector lever COMPL. Perform the same procedures for removing the shifter arm No. 2.
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  13. Remove the needle bearing by using a tube with the diameter of 20 mm (0.79 in) or 21 mm (0.83 in) and the ST.

    ST 18763AA000 COMPRESSOR SHAFT

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  14. Set ST1, ST2 and transfer case to a press.
    NOTE:
    • Set the ST2 under ST1.
    • Set the transfer case so that the hole for shifter arm is positioned vertically.

    ST1 498267300 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE

    ST2 498267200 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE

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  15. Remove the roller bearing by using a round bar with the diameter of 22 mm (0.87 in) or 23 mm (0.91 in).
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  16. Flip over the transfer case, and set an iron plate between transfer case and ST.
    NOTE:
    • Insert the iron plate which is thicker than the exposed length of the transfer case knock pin between the ST and transfer case.
    • Set the iron plate so that the transfer case knock pin does not ride on the iron plate.
  17. Remove the roller bearing by using a tube with the diameter of 22 mm (0.87 in) or 23 mm (0.91 in).
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  18. Remove the shift accent plunger and the check ball spring.
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