Replacing Shifting Tower Detent Spring?

[Phil Noonon]

In order to replace the detent caps and spring in the tower, do you have to remove the narrow spaced detent shaft first to access the caps and spring? I think you do based on what I read in the Andrews book, but wanted to confirm here.

Thanks!

 

[Gary WA]

watch out for that spring!!!! Proper tools. agree with Les.