Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 475

DISASSEMBLY
7A
Shift Fork and Shift Rod Assembly
The shift fork and shift rod assembly can be removed
as follows:
1. Align the ends of the interlock sleeve and of the
control lever, then turn the shift rod counter-
clockwise
2. While holding the 1 st - 2nd shift fork with one hand
and the 3rd - 4th shift fork with the other, raise them
both at the same time and shift each of the clutch
hub sleeves.
3. Lift the control end and remove the steel ball, and,
at the same time, remove the shift rod from the
clutch housing.
4. Separate the shift rod and shift fork assembly from
each of the clutch hub sleeves.
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