Rear Unit End Play Check
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Tools Required
- J 8001 Dial Indicator Set
- J 25025-B Guide Pin Set. See Special Tools .
- Assemble the J 25025-B by attaching the threaded rod and the dial indicator holder to one of the case extension bolt holes on the transmission case assembly (7). See Special Tools .
- Push in the output shaft assembly (671) to remove any slack.
- Assemble the J 8001-3 onto the dial indicator holder. Index the J 8001-3 to the end of the output shaft (671).
- Set the J 8001-3 to 0.
- Move the output shaft (671) in and out, noting the amount of end play. The correct end play is between 0.127-0.635 mm (0.005-0.025 in).
- Record this measurement for future reference.
- Remove the tools.
IMPORTANT:
During reassembly, the rear unit end play check must be repeated in order to verify the accuracy of the selective washer.
Tools Required
- J 8001 Dial Indicator Set
- J 25025-B Dial indicator Post Guide Pin Set. See Special Tools .
- Assemble the J 25025-B by attaching the threaded rod and the dial indicator holder to one of the case extension bolt holes on the transmission case (7). See Special Tools .
- Push the output shaft assembly (671) in to remove any slack.
- Install the J 8001-3 on the dial indicator holder. Index the J 8001-3 to the end of the output shaft (671).
- Set the J 8001-3 to 0.
- Move the output shaft (671) in and out, noting the amount of end play.
End Play Specification: The correct end play is 0.127-0.635 mm (0.005-0.025 in).
If the end play is not correct, change the output shaft selective thrust washer (674). Refer to the Output Shaft Selective Thrust Washer Specifications .
- Remove the tools.