Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 527

7c
DISASSEMBLY
Primary Shaft Gear Assembly, Secondary Shaft
Gear Assembly and Shift Fork Assembly
1. Remove the set bolt.
2. To remove the reverse shift rod, wrap it with a cloth
and turn it with pliers while pulling out.
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3. Remove the shift gate and reverse lever support
assembly.
4. Remove the bolt, spring and ball.
5. Remove the spring pin.