11.FINAL REDUCTION/
   TRANSMISSION SYSTEM                                              MXU 500 IRS

                                                    Reverse Gear
 DRIVE SHAFT
 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY/
 INSPECTION

 DISASSEMBLY

 Remove the drive shaft assembly (refer to the
 "TRANSMISSION
 REMOVAL/INSPECTION/
 INSTALLATION" section in this chapter).

 Remove the washer (thick) and reverse gear.

 Remove the washer (thin).                         Washer (Thick)    Washer (Thin)



 ASSEMBLY/INSPECTION




 Inspect the gear teeth.
 Blue discoloration/pitting/wear  Replace.

 Inspect the needle bearing in the reverse gear.
 Wear/damage  Replace.



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