Selector Shafts; Reverse Idler Gear And Shaft; Input Shaft - Lotus Elise Service Notes

MANUAL GEARBOX
Selector Shafts
1. Slide 5th and 3rd/4th selector forks on to
5th/reverse selector shaft.
« CAUTION: Ensure that longest portion of
/ j \ selector fork lugs face away from shoulder
of shaft.
2. Slide 5th/reverse selector on to 5th/reverse
selector shaft; secure selector with a new roll
pin.
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NOTE: Make sure the lock plate and
retaining spring are correctly located on
5th/reverse selector lilted with reverse
brake.
3. Slide 1 st/2nd gear selector folk on to 1 st/2nd
selector shaft.
4. Locate 1st/2nd selector shaft in 5th/reverse
gear selector and 5th gear selector fork.
5. Locate lug on shift arm guide in gearshift
holder.
6. Position gearshift holder to interlock; fit shaft.
Reverse Idler Gear and Shaft
1. Fit a new thrust washer.
2. Smear needle bearing rollers with petroleum
jelly and fit in idler gear.
3. Fit reverse idler gear to shaft.
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NOTE: Boss on gear must face towards
thrust washer.
Input Shaft
~ NOTE: Smear needle bearing rollers with
/ \ petroleum jelly prior to assembly.
1. Fit needle bearing rollers in third gear.
2. Fit 3rd gear on shaft.
3. Fit 3rd/4th synchro assembly.
4. Fit needle bearing rollers in 4th gear, position
gear on collar and fit assembly on shaft.
5. Fit needle bearing rollers in 5th gear, position
gear on collar.
- NOTE: Boss on 5th gear must face away
/ \ from 4th gear.
6. Fit 5th synchro assembly.
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NOTE: Machined groove in synchro hub
must face towards 5th gear and large
chamfer on synchro sleeve must face
away from 5th gear.
7. Fit a new input shaft bearing.
2 0 OVERHAUL