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1st Re-issue
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Rootes Manual WSM.143/144
Section E (Gearbox)


17. Remove the input shaft and bearing, and the blocking ring from the front of the case.

18. Move the output shaft to the right side of the case to provide clearance for the shift forks.
Rotate the forks as shown In Fig. 7, then lift them from the case.

19. Support the first speed gear to prevent it from sliding off the shaft, then lift the output shaft assembly from the cases as shown in Fig. 8.

20. Remove the reverse gear shift fork attaching screw. Rotate the reverse shift rail 90 as shown in Fig. 9. Slide the shift rail out of the rear of the case. Lift the reverse shift fork from the case.

21. Remove the reverse detent plug and spring from the case with a magnet.

22. Remove the reverse idler shaft from the case as shown in Fig. 10.

23. Lift the reverse idler gear and the thrust washers from the case. Be careful not to drop the bearings or the dummy shaft from the gear.

24. Lift the countershaft gear and the thrust washer from the case. Be careful not to drop the bearings or the dummy shaft from the countershaft gear.


Editors Note: Our thanks to Jim Boynton for contributing this page.



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