Shift Bar Housing

Special Instructions

None

Special Tools

  • Gasket Sealant (Loctite 5810F RTV or 5188 anaerobic sealant)

Component Identification

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1. X-Y Shifter

2. Shift Bar Housing

Shift Bar Housing Removal

  1. Remove the 16 cap screws and studs fastening the Shift Bar Housing to the Transmission Case. Remove the Shift Bar Housing.

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Shift Bar Housing Installation - Cast Iron

  1. Ensure all Transmission Main Case Main Shaft Sliding Clutches are in their Neutral position.

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  2. Ensure that the Main Case and Shift Bar Housing gasket surfaces are clean and free of debris.

  3. Position a new Shift Bar Housing gasket on the surface of the main case.

  4. Install the Shift Bar Housing onto the Transmission Main Case.

  5. Install the 16 cap screws that fasten the Shift Bar Housing to the Transmission Main Case. Torque cap screws to 35–45 lb-ft.

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Shift Bar Housing Installation - Aluminum

  1. Ensure all Transmission Main Case Main Shaft Sliding Clutches are in their Neutral position.

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  2. Ensure that the Main Case and Shift Bar Housing gasket surfaces are clean and free of debris.

    Notice
    Ensure there is nothing in the threaded bolt holes or the Main Case may be damaged when cap screws are tightened.
  3. Apply gasket sealant with a bead width of 1/8" to the Shift Bar Housing sealing surface following the pattern below.

    Note: Parts must be assembled within 30 minutes of applying sealant.

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  4. Install the Shift Bar Housing onto the Transmission Main Case.

  5. Install the 16 cap screws that fasten the Shift Bar Housing to the Transmission Main Case. Torque cap screws to 35–45 lb-ft.

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