22. Remove the shift shaft.
23. Using the push/puller set, step plate and special tool, remove the 1st gear, the reverse gear and the reverse gear synchronizer assembly.
Inspect the 1st and reverse gears for wear or damage. Install new gears as necessary. Inspect the reverse gear needle bearing and the reverse gear needle bearing race for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary. Inspect the reverse gear synchronizer assembly and the reverse gear synchronizer ring for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary. Use Special Service Tool: 308-810 Remover, Syncro Gear Pack.
24. Remove the 1st gear needle bearing.
Inspect the 1st gear needle bearing for wear or damage. Install a new 1st gear needle bearing as necessary.
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