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  1. StephenCushing

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    #1 StephenCushing, Nov 20, 2012
    Hi all, dropped the gearbox sump to change the gasket and had a surprise,out fell three silver balls plus three springs. I can see where they came from and I hope there the same size !!! I had a hell of a job to get them in and offer up the pan at the same time !!, but what do they do ?
     
  2. Matto

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    #2 Matto, Nov 20, 2012
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    They act as detents to click the shift forks into place and hold them with each gear position. #18 here... http://www.trutlands.com/tav_full.php?tav=308QV_23

    They can be a pain to put back, but you can stick them in place with some grease during reassembly, if need be.
     
  3. tatcat

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    #3 tatcat, Nov 20, 2012
    there should be a little hat for one of those balls.
    do a search for shifter shaft seal replacement.
    there is a nice photo of the way those balls go in and how to do it.
     
  4. JoshECS

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    #4 JoshECS, Nov 20, 2012
    There is indeed one spacer that is unique. Sometimes using a heavy grease, like wheel bearing grease can help keep the springs and balls in place while you install the pan.
     
  5. ME308

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    #5 ME308, Nov 21, 2012
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  6. StephenCushing

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    #6 StephenCushing, Nov 22, 2012
    Thanks all, this was just how it went together...
     
  7. Matto

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    #7 Matto, Nov 23, 2012
    Ok, now when the Christmas carols start, I'm going to hear "Silver Balls..................Silver Balls......."
     

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