(b) Using a snap ring expander, remove the 2 bearing snap rings. 9. SEPARATE INTERMEDIATE PLATE FROM TRANSMISSION CASE (a) Using a plastic hammer, carefully tap the transmission case. (b) Pull the transmission case from the intermediate plate. 10. MOUNT INTERMEDIATE PLATE IN VISE (a) Use the 2 long clutch housing bolts, plate washers and suitable nuts, as shown. NOTICE: Increase or decrease plate washers so that the bolt tip does not stand proud of the nut. (b) Mount the intermediate plate in a vise. 11. REMOVE OIL SEPARATOR Remove the 2 bolts and oil separator. Torque: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf) 12. REMOVE FRONT MAGNET 13. REMOVE LOCKING BALL AND SPRING (a) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 4 straight screw plugs. Torque: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf) INSTALLATION HINT: Apply sealant to the plug threads. Sealant: Part No.08833–00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOC–TITE 242 or equivalent Short Middle Long (b) Using a magnetic finger, remove the 3 springs and balls. 14. REMOVE SHIFT FORKS, SHIFT FORK SHAFTS AND REVERSE IDLER GEAR (a) Remove the No. 1 shift fork set bolt. Torque: 20 N·m (200 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)