Hitachi D 13VB3 Technical Data And Service Manual page 18

(2) Removal of the shift lever
Position the Shift Lever Ass'y [15] <15> (15) as shown in Fig. 11. Push both ends of the Retaining Ring
(E-type) for D15 Shaft [18] <18> (18) with a pair of long-nose pliers until a clearance about 1 to 2 mm is made.
Keeping the clearance, turn the Shift Lever Ass'y [15] <15> (15) by 180 degrees together with the Retaining
Ring (E-type) for D15 Shaft [18] <18> (18). Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the clearance and pry the
Retaining Ring (E-type) for D15 Shaft [18] <18> (18) off upward.
NOTE:
If the Retaining Ring (E-type) for D15 Shaft [18] <18> (18) is pushed excessively, the Shift Lever Ass'y
[15] <15> (15) cannot be turned due to a wide clearance.
Shift Lever Ass'y [15] <15> (15)
Clearance
Push.
2
Turn.
3
Fig. 11
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Face the shift pin upward.
1
Gear Cover (A) [9] <9> (9)
Retaining Ring (E-type)
for D15 Shaft [18] <18> (18)