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m.s A8mO¥8 the screw (A) to rei the plate, noting how it ~.6 Remove the E-cI~ (A) to retease the spring. Note how the

locates over the neutral pin (8) spring ends locate (8)

drum, then remove the plate, noting how the 8 Inspect the selector arm claw, the stopper 10 If removed, slide the centralising spring

recess in the plate locates over the neutral arm roller and the change pins. If they are and spacer onto the gearchange shaft and

change pin (see illustr8tJon). Remove the worn or damaged they must be replaced. locate the spring Mds either side of the pin

change pins. noting the position of the ~ stallstJon (see lllusb"ations). Smear clean engine oil

differently shaped neutral pin and taking care n over the gearchange shaft then install the

not to lose any of them. 9 If removed, install the change pins into the assembly into its hole in the engine, placing

~ tI end of the selector drum, making sure the the selector arm in position on the selector

slide the spring off. noting how its ends locate screw, then install the screw and tighten it stopper arm boh, then install the bolt through

(see lIhlstr8tion). Check the gearchange securely. the stopper arm (see ilustration). Install the

shaft for straightness and damage to the

splines. If the shaft is bent you can attempt to

straighten it, but if the splines are damaged

the shaft must be replaced.

7 Unscrew the bolts securing the engine

s~et COVel' to the cr81kcase and draw the

cover away from the engine (Me illustration

18.1b). Note the position of the dowel and

su~ socket. spacer onto the shaft . . . as shown

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