Shift Rod; Gears Inspection - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

TRANSMISSION
Shift rod
Warning
Wear safety glasses while performing shift rod
removal procedure.
1. Remove the shift fork interlock pins using a 5/32 in
drift punch.
Note
Make sure all shift rods and gates are positioned in
neutral.
Remove the shift gate interlock pins.
Remove the shift gates.
Remove the three shift rod service bore rubber plugs.
Cover the lock ball and friction device bores and seats
with a clean cloth.
Caution
Failure to cover the cover lock ball and friction
device borles could result in component loss.
6. Remove the Sthlreverse shift rod.
7.
Remove the I stl2nd shift rod.
8. Remove the 3rdl4tIi shift rod.
9. Remove the Sthlreverse cam lockout plate.
INSPECTION
lnspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
Gears
1. lnspect the synchronizer cones for wear.
2. lnspect the gear teeth for damage, vrrear, and cracks.
3. lnspect the synchronizer ring matching teeth for damage
and wear.