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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:	2014MY and Later STI Models
NUMBER: 03-73-14
SUBJECT:	
Design Change to Reverse Idler
Gear Components
DATE: 03/10/14
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin informs of a design change to the reverse idler gear and its internal spring along with a
revised assembly procedure. The only purpose for the change was to enhance production efficiency.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The new reverse idler components were incorporated into production during mid-October, 2013
starting with VIN E*224413.
PART INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: The revised parts listed in the table below must always be replaced as a set.
PART NAME
GEAR-REV IDLER
SPRING-REV IDLER
NEW PART NUMBER
32282AA210
32369AA040
The illustrations below provide a reference for identifying differences between the old and new parts.
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RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
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are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or
to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how
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Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
Bulletin Number: 03-73-14; Date: 03/10/14
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SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
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Remove and disassemble the transmission as necessary to access the reverse idler gear
assembly following the procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual.
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Once removed from the case, disassemble the old reverse idler gear assembly.
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After a thorough cleaning and inspection of the parts to be reused, re-assemble using the
exploded view below as a guide. The friction plate and snap ring are not selective parts.
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After the new reverse idler assembly is back together with the new gear and spring, hold the
idler gear stationary then rotate the sub gear COUNTER-CLOCKWISE (left) 2 teeth to set
the “pre-load” and hold it in that position. NOTE: You will need a helper for the next step.
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Using a piece of mechanic’s wire as shown below, left, wrap it around 2 pair of gear teeth
(main and sub gear) and twist the ends of the wire together to hold the sub gear in position
and maintain the pre-load. Since the new reverse idler gear only has one hole (used by one
end of the spring), the mechanic’s wire serves the function of the alignment pin used on the
original gear which had the second hole in it.
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Once the assembly has been reinstalled in the case as shown below, right, cut and remove the
mechanic’s wire.
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Complete the reassembly following the procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual.
Bulletin Number: 03-73-14; Date: 03/10/14
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