Special Tool - Outside Circlip Pliers: 57001-144
The 5th gear [A] on the output shaft has three steel balls assembled into it for the positive neutral finder mechanism.
Remove the 5th gear as follows.
Set the output shaft in a vertical position holding the 3rd gear [B].
Spin the 5th gear quickly [C] and pull it off upward.
Transmission Assy Installation
Transmission Shaft AssemblyThermostat Installation
Replace the O-rings [A] with new ones, and apply grease
to them.
Assemble:
O-rings
Thermostat Housing [B]
Thermostat [C]
Thermostat Cap [D]
Install the thermostat [A] in the housing so that the air
bleeder hole [B] is on top.
Tighten:
Torque - Thermostat Cap Bolts: 5.9 N ...
Separator Operation Test
WARNINGGasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive
under certain conditions. Turn the ignition
switch OFF. Do not smoke. Make sure the area is
well-ventilated and free from any source of flame
or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot
light.
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Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners Tightness Inspection
Check the tightness of the bolts and nuts listed here. Also,
check to see that each cotter pin is in place and in good
condition.
NOTE
For the engine fasteners, check the tightness of them
when the engine is cold (at room temperature).
If there are loose fasteners, retighten them to ...