Reverse Idler Gear End Play: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- When adjusting the reverse idler gear end play, select the adjusting shim for the reverse idler gear. To select the correct thickness of adjusting shim, measure the clearance between the transaxle case and reverse idler gear.
- Calculate the dimension "Q" (thickness of adjusting shim) using the following steps to adjust the end play of the reverse idler gear to specification.
End play: 0.04 - 0.14 mm (0.0016 - 0.0055 in)
Dimension "Q" = ("Q1" - "Q2") + End play
"Q": thickness of adjusting shim
"Q1 ": Distance between transaxle case end face and mounting face of adjusting shim
"Q2 ": Distance between clutch housing case end face and end face of reverse idler gear
CAUTION: Only 1 adjusting shim can be selected.