Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 499

ASSEMBLY
7A
IO Install the gate (1) and the shift rod (2) and tihg-
ten the gate mounting bolt.
Note
The mark (indicated by the arrow in the
fighure) and the gate mounting bolt hole must
be in the aame direction.
11 Install the reverse idle gear and the reverse idle
shaft.
12. Connect the magnet to the clutch housting.
13. Align the end of the interlock sleeve with the con-
trol lever indicated by the arrow, and, at the same
time, face the reverse idle shaft screw hole in the
direction shown in the figure.
14. Apply a thin coat of sealant to the contact surfaces
of the clutch housing and transmission case, tight-
en the transaxle case installation bolts to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque:
37-52
N.m (3.8-5.3 m-kg, 27-38 R-lb)
Caution
a) Apply sealant after cleaning the contact sur-
faces of the clutch housing and transaxle
case.
b)lnsert the preload adaptor (49 GO30 455)
Into the driveshaft coupling hole.
If this is not done, the side gear will turn on
the plnion gear within the differential gear
case, and it might become necessary to dis-
assemble the transaxle again. Leave this
adaptor Inserted until installation of the
drlveshaft.
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