Third Shaft 6th Gear Axial Clearance Inspection

Special Tools Required 

• Driver Handle, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100
• Bearing Driver Attachment, 30 mm I.D. 07746-0030300

1. Install the 49 x 66 x 3 mm thrust needle bearing (A), the 45 x 50 x 25 mm needle bearing (B), 4th gear (C), the 49 x 66 x 3 mm thrust needle bearing (D), and the 4th gear washer (E), and install the 36 mm cotters (F), the cotter retainer (G), and the snap ring (H) on the third shaft (I). Install the 4th gear washer by aligning the fingers (J) with the grooves (K), and in the direction shown.
   Fig 1: Locating 49 x 66 x 3 mm Thrust Needle Bearing, 45 x 50 x 25 mm Needle Bearing And 4th Gear

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2. Install the 37 x 42 x 25 mm needle bearings (L) and 6th gear (M) on the third shaft.
3. Apply ATF to the shaft splines of the reverse selector hub contact area, then slide the reverse selector hub (A) over the third shaft (B), then press it into place using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle, the 30 mm I.D. bearing driver attachment, and a press.
   Fig 2: Installing Reverse Selector Hub Over Third Shaft

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4. Measure the clearance between 6th gear (A) and the reverse selector hub (B) with a feeler gauge (C) in at least three places. Use the average as the actual clearance.

   Standard: 0.045-0.420 mm (0.002-0.016 in) 

   Fig 3: Measuring Clearance Between 6th Gear And Reverse Selector Hub With Feeler Gauge

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5. If the clearance is out of the standard, remove the 4th gear washer and measure its thickness.
   Fig 4: Checking 4th Gear Washer Thickness

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6. Select and install a new 4th gear washer, then recheck the clearance.

   4TH GEAR WASHER 

   4TH GEAR WASHER THICKNESS REFERENCE CHART
   
   

   No.	Thickness (t)
   A	8.515 mm (0.3352 in)
   B	8.540 mm (0.3362 in)
   C	8.565 mm (0.3372 in)
   D	8.590 mm (0.3382 in)
   E	8.615 mm (0.3392 in)
   F	8.640 mm (0.3402 in)