Main Shaft Assembly: Removal

Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(6MT) (TY85)>MANUAL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
Prepare the transmission for overhaul. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(6MT) (TY85)>PREPARATION FOR OVERHAUL .
Remove the neutral position switch, back-up light switch and harness. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(6MT) (TY85)>NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH>REMOVAL . Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(6MT) (TY85)>BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH>REMOVAL .
Remove the extension case. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(6MT) (TY85)>EXTENSION CASE>REMOVAL .
Remove the transfer driven gear. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(6MT) (TY85)>TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR>REMOVAL .
Remove the center differential. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(6MT) (TY85)>CENTER DIFFERENTIAL>REMOVAL .
Remove the transmission case. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(6MT) (TY85)>TRANSMISSION CASE>REMOVAL .
Remove the striking rod.
Remove the oil guide B.

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Use a screwdriver to shift to the 4th gear position.

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Remove the reverse idler holder.

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Remove the check plug, O-ring, check ball spring, shift accent plunger and check ball from the adapter plate.
NOTE: Do not reuse the O-ring.

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Remove the bolt and gasket holding the reverse idler gear shaft.

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Push the main shaft assembly, driven gear assembly, reverse idler gear and shifter forks to remove from the adapter plate all at once.
NOTE: A helper is required to perform this work.