Countershaft Idler Gear and 4th Gear Axial Clearance Inspection

1. Install the 40 5 mm cotters (A), 2nd gear (B), the thrust needle bearing (C), the needle bearing (D), the idler gear (E), the thrust needle bearing (F), the selected 61 mm washer (G), 1st gear (H), 4th gear (I), the selected 50 8 mm collar (J), the 50 8 mm washer (K), the 42 2 mm cotters (L), the cotter retainer (M), and the snap ring (N) on the countershaft (O) Install the 40 5 mm cotters, the idler gear, 1st gear, and 4th gear in the direction shown
   Fig 1: Exploded View Of Countershaft Idler Gear

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2. Insert a feeler gauge blade (A) as thick as possible between the 50 8 mm collar (B) and the 50 8 mm washer(C)
   Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge Blade, Collar And Washer

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3. Set the dial indicator (A) on the idler gear (B) 61 mm, WASHER
   Fig 3: Identifying Dial Indicator On Idler Gear, Washer

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4. Measure the idler gear axial clearance in at least three places while moving the idler gear Use the average as the actual clearance

   Standard 0 005-0 040 mm (0 0002-0 0016 in) 

   Fig 4: Measuring Idler Gear Axial Clearance

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5. If the clearance is out of the standard, remove the 61 mm washer and measure its thickness
6. Select and install a new washer, then recheck the clearance

   WASHER, 61 mm 

   WASHER THICKNESS SPECIFICATIONS
   
   

   No	Part Number	Thickness
   A	90582-RJF-T00	1 525 mm (0 0600 in)
   B	90583-RJF-T00	1 505 mm (0 0593 in)
   C	90584-RJF-T00	1 485 mm (0 0585 in)
   D	90585-RJF-T00	1 465 mm (0 0577 in)
   E	90586-RJF-T00	1 445 mm (0 0569 in)
   F	90587-RJF-T00	1 425 mm (0 0561 in)
   G	90588-RJF-T00	1 405 mm (0 0553 in)

7. Measure the clearance between the 50 8 mm collar (A) and the 50 8 mm washer (B) with a feeler gauge (C) in at least three places Use the average as the actual clearance

   Standard. 0 005-0 040 mm (0 0002-0 0016 in) 

   Fig 5: Measuring Clearance Between Collar And Washer With Feeler Gauge

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   Fig 6: Identifying Feeler Gauge Blade, Collar And Washer

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8. If the clearance is out of the standard, remove the 50 8 mm washer and measure its thickness
9. Select and install a new washer, then recheck the clearance

WASHER, 50.8 mm