Reverse Shift Lever Clearance Inspection

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Measure the clearance between the reverse shift lever (A) and the reverse shift fork (B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the clearance exceeds the service limit, go to step 2.
Standard: 0.15- 0.60 mm (0.006- 0.023 in)

Service Limit: 0.7 mm (0.027 in)

Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between Reverse Shift Lever And Reverse Shift Fork Using Feeler Gauge
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Measure the width of the reverse shift lever.
- If the width is not within the standard, replace the reverse shift lever.
- If the width is within the standard, replace the reverse shift fork.
Standard: 6.50- 6.75 mm (0.2559- 0.2657 in)

Fig 2: Measuring Reverse Shift Lever Width
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Measure the clearance between the reverse shift lever (A) and the reverse shift piece (B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the clearance exceeds the service limit, go to step 4.
Standard: 0- 0.4 mm (0.000- 0.015 in)

Service Limit: 0.5 mm (0.019 in)

Fig 3: Measuring Clearance Between Reverse Shift Lever And Reverse Shift Piece Using Feeler Gauge
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Measure the width of the reverse shift lever.
- If the width is not within the standard, replace the reverse shift lever.
- If the width is within the standard, replace the reverse shift piece.
Standard: 13.0- 13.2 mm (0.512- 0.520 in)

Fig 4: Measuring Reverse Shift Lever Width
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