Output Shaft End Play

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Measure clearance between side cover and the end of the output shaft bearing.
Select proper thickness of adjusting shim so that clearance is within specifications.

Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between Side Cover And End Of Output Shaft Bearing
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Install bearing retainer for output shaft.

Fig 2: Installing Output Shaft Bearing Retainer And Tightening Torques
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Install output shaft thrust needle bearing on bearing retainer.

Fig 3: Installing Output Shaft Thrust Needle Bearing On Bearing Retainer
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Install output shaft on transmission case.

Fig 4: Installing Output Shaft On Transmission Case
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Measure dimensions "l1" and "l2" at side cover and then calculate dimension "A".
- Measure dimension "l 1" and "l 2" in at least two places "A": Distance between transmission case fitting surface and adjusting shim mating surface
1. A = l 1- l 2
2. l 2: Height of gauge
Fig 5: Identifying Distance Between Transmission Case Fitting Surface And Adjusting Shim Mating Surface
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Measure dimensions "l2" and "l3" and then calculate dimension "B".
Measure "l 2" and "l 3" in at least two places.

"B": Distance between the end of output shaft bearing outer race and the side cover fitting surface of transmission case
1. B = l 2- l 3
2. l 2: Height of gauge
Fig 6: Identifying Distance Between End Of Output Shaft Bearing Outer Race And Transmission Case Side Cover Fitting Surface
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Select proper thickness of adjusting shim so that output shaft end play (clearance between side cover and output shaft bearing) is within specifications.
1. Output shaft end play (A - B): 0 - 0.5 mm (0 - 0.020 in)
2. Output shaft end play adjusting shim: Refer to "OUTPUT SHAFT END PLAY ADJUSTING SHIMS ".
Install adjusting shim on output shaft bearing.

Fig 7: Installing Adjusting Shim On Output Shaft Bearing
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Apply locking sealant (Loctite 5/8 or equivalent) to transmission case as shown in illustration.

Fig 8: Applying Locking Sealant To Transmission Case
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Install side cover on transmission case.
- Apply locking sealant to the mating surface of transmission case.
Fig 9: Installing Side Cover On Transmission Case
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Tighten side cover fixing bolts to specified torque.
1. 26 - 30 N.m (2.7 - 3.1 kg-m, 20 - 22 ft-lb)
- Do not mix bolts A and B.
- Always replace bolts A as they are self-sealing bolts.
Fig 10: Identifying Color Of Side Cover Fixing Bolts
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