Countershaft Assembly Clearance Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: Before inspection, make sure the special bolt is tightened to the specified torque (see COUNTERSHAFT REASSEMBLY ).

Measure the clearance between 1st gear (A) and the 1st gear distance collar (B) with a feeler gauge (C).
- If the clearance exceeds the service limit, go to step 2.
- If the clearance is within the service limit, go to step 4.
Standard: 0.06-0.16 mm (0.0024-0.0063 in)

Service Limit: 0.25 mm (0.0098 in)

Fig 1: Identifying Clearance Between 1St Gear (A) And 1St Gear Distance Collar (B) With A Feeler Gauge (C)
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Measure the length of the 1st gear distance collar as shown.
- If the length is not within the standard, replace the 1st gear distance collar.
- If the length is within the standard, go to step 3.
Standard: 23.03-23.08 mm (0.9067-0.9087 in)

Fig 2: Identifying Length Of 1St Gear Distance Collar
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Measure the thickness of 1st gear.
- If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 1st gear.
- If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 1st/2nd synchro hub and the reverse gear as a set.
Standard: 22.92-22.97 mm (0.9024-0.9043 in)

Service Limit: 22.87 mm (0.9004 in)

Fig 3: Identifying Thickness Of 1St Gear
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Measure the clearance between 2nd gear (A) and 3rd gear (B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the clearance exceeds the service limit, go to step 5.
Standard: 0.06-0.16 mm (0.0024-0.0063 in)

Service Limit: 0.25 mm (0.0098 in)

Fig 4: Identifying Clearance Between 2Nd Gear (A) And 3Rd Gear (B) With A Feeler Gauge (C)
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Measure the length of the 2nd gear distance collar.
- If the length is not within the standard, replace the 2nd gear distance collar.
- If the length is within the standard, go to step 6.
Standard: 28.03-28.08 mm (1.1035-1.1055 in)

Fig 5: Identifying Length Of 2Nd Gear Distance Collar
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Measure the thickness of 2nd gear.
- If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 2nd gear.
- If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 1st/2nd synchro hub and the reverse gear as a set.
Standard: 27.92-27.97 mm (1.0992-1.1012 in)

Service Limit: 27.87 mm (1.0972 in)

Fig 6: Identifying Thickness Of 2Nd Gear

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