1) Quick theory summary (what the shift drum does)
- The shift drum is the cammed cylindrical selector inside the gearbox that translates rotary movement from the shift lever/linkage into axial movement of selector forks. The forks move the dog-clutches/synchronizers (or sliding gears) to engage gears. Correct concentricity, groove profiles and tight radial/lateral clearances are required so each fork moves the correct distance and holds gear under load. Wear or damage to the drum grooves, drum bearings/bushings, selector forks or detents causes mis-indexing, hard shifts, false neutrals and gear pop-out. The repair restores correct geometry, clearance and retention so synchronizers fully engage and stay engaged.

2) Symptoms that point to shift drum/fork issues (diagnostic theory)
- False neutrals / occasional loss of drive in a gear: usually drum groove wear, fork tip wear or excessive radial play.
- Hard or imprecise shifts and excessive shift lever freeplay: linkage or detent wear or drum axial/runout.
- Gear pop-out under load: worn fork pad or out-of-spec drum groove that prevents full engagement.
- Excessive internal noise/metal in oil: damaged drum surfaces, detached bushings or broken detent/cam parts.

3) Preliminary checks (before gearbox removal)
- Verify linkage/lever adjustment and bushings first — many “internal” complaints are linkage-related. Fix linkage before opening the box.
- Check oil level/condition and magnet for metal particles (metal shavings suggest internal wear).
Theory: External linkage faults mimic internal faults; confirm internal problem before removing gearbox.

4) Remove gearbox for service (logical order)
- Safety: raise vehicle securely, disconnect battery.
- Drain gearbox oil.
- Disconnect prop/drive shafts, linkages, clutch release mechanism, speedo cable/sensor, starter and any harnesses, engine/gearbox crossmember(s) as needed.
- Extract gearbox from vehicle onto bench.
Theory: Work in clean, organized space to avoid contamination that accelerates wear after repair.

5) Strip external housings and prepare for internal inspection
- Remove outer covers, selector housing, and any external detent assemblies.
- Mark orientation/position of selector shafts and forks before removal if needed.
Theory: Maintaining orientation avoids re-indexing errors and simplifies reassembly.

6) Remove selector forks and shift drum (bench procedure)
- Rotate drum to neutral so grooves align for removal of retaining pins/circlips.
- Carefully remove selector forks, selector rods and any guide pins; note wear patterns on fork tips and pads.
- Remove shift drum bearings/bushings and lift the drum out.
Theory: Removing parts in neutral lets forks clear grooves; inspecting wear patterns shows which components caused the fault.

7) Thorough inspection and measurements (what to check and why)
- Inspect drum grooves/cams for grooves, flats, scoring, fretting or cracks. Check runout and true diameter with dial indicator/micrometer.
- Inspect drum bearing bores/bushings for ovality or excessive clearance.
- Inspect selector fork pads/tips for wear, cracking or deformation; measure thickness.
- Inspect selector rods/shafts for wear where forks ride; check endfloat on selector assembly.
- Inspect detent cam, pawls, springs and indexing mechanism.
- Inspect synchronizers and dog teeth for related wear.
Theory: The drum must locate forks precisely. Groove wear changes fork travel, causing incomplete engagement. Bearing/bushing wear allows lateral or radial shift of the drum so forks are mis-positioned. Fork wear reduces contact area and can let gears disengage.

8) Decide repair vs replace
- Replace the drum if:
- grooves are worn beyond manual tolerance, cracked, or brazing/welding would alter profiles.
- runout or cam profile is out of spec.
- Replace forks if pads are worn, tips scalloped, or forks are bent.
- Replace worn bushings/bearings — sleeving or pressing new bushings commonly fixes worn bores.
- Replace detent springs or pawls if weak.
Theory: Restoring original geometry is essential. Re-machining is only acceptable if the cam profile and tolerances can be reliably restored to spec; often replacement is safer and cheaper long-term.

9) Common repairs and why they fix the fault
- New shift drum: restores correct groove geometry and axial indexing so forks travel exactly the distance needed for full gear engagement (solves false neutrals and pop-out).
- New selector forks or fork inserts: restores pad thickness and contact area so the gear is held positively under load (solves pop-out and slippage).
- New bushings/bearings or re-bushing the drum bore: removes radial/lateral play so drum rotation yields precise axial fork movement (solves mis-indexing and hard shifting).
- Renew detent springs/pawls: restores positive indexing and tactile shift through the gate preventing unintended drift between gear positions.
- Replace oil seals and clean the box: prevents future contamination and wear.

10) Reassembly — order and critical checks (with theory)
- Fit new bushings/bearings into case/drum bore to correct clearances. Ensure bores are clean and lubricated.
- Install drum in correct orientation and check endfloat/runout to factory spec. Theory: correct endfloat prevents axial movement that can change engagement position.
- Fit selector forks onto rods and into drum grooves; assemble in the indexed positions noted earlier.
- Check fork-to-gear clearance and fork alignment. Measure fork tip-to-dog engagement and compare to spec.
- Install detent assembly and verify indexing detents click positively into each gear position.
- Rotate drum through all gear positions on the bench, observing fork movement and ensuring no binding, drag or interference. Check that each gear engages fully and holds (manually apply axial load where needed).
- Fit seals, gaskets and reattach covers using proper torque sequences and values from the workshop manual.
Theory: Bench testing ensures the repaired geometry produces correct engagement before reinstalling the box; torques and seals prevent leaks and future contamination.

11) Fill with correct oil, reinstall gearbox, and initial testing
- Refit gearbox to vehicle, reconnect everything in reverse removal order.
- Fill with specified gear oil and level.
- Test shift feel in neutral and through gears with engine off; then road test in low speed conditions to confirm engagement and absence of false neutrals or pop-out.
- Recheck for leaks and final torque checks after test drive.
Theory: Proper lubrication and final testing ensure the repaired geometry functions under load and that no assembly-related issues remain.

12) Measurement and tolerance checks to prioritize (what to measure)
- Drum cam profile and runout (dial indicator).
- Bushing bore concentricity and diametral clearance (micrometer, bore gauge).
- Selector fork pad thickness and alignment.
- Selector rod endfloat and drum axial endplay.
- Synchronizer engagement clearances.
Always use factory tolerances from the workshop manual.

13) Practical tips (concise)
- Cleanliness is critical — grit in the drum grooves or bushings accelerates wear.
- Replace related wearable items (bushings, forks, detents) together — partial repair often returns.
- Keep orientation marks or photograph parts during disassembly.
- Always use OEM or quality replacement parts for drums and forks; aftermarket geometry can differ.
- If unsure about machining the drum profile, replace the drum.

14) How the repair permanently fixes the original faults (summary)
- The repair restores the drum’s cam geometry and the forks’ ability to translate that geometry into exact axial movement of synchronizers/dogs. Removing radial and axial play via new bushings/bearings and correct endfloat eliminates the mis-positioning that caused incomplete engagement and gear pop-out. Renewed detents and cleaned lubrication ensure positive, repeatable indexing and reduced wear going forward.

15) Safety and references
- Follow safety lifting procedures and torque specs from the official workshop manual. Use a clean bench, solvent-approved cleaning, and proper PPE.

End — follow the factory manual for exact part numbers, dimensions, torques and shims.
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