Total End Play

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Measure clearance between reverse clutch drum and needle bearing for oil pump cover.
Select proper thickness of bearing race so that end play is within specifications.

Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between Reverse Clutch Drum And Needle Bearing For Oil Pump Cover
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Measure dimensions "K" and "L" and then calculate dimension "J".

Fig 2: Measuring Dimensions "K" And "L"
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1. Measure dimension "K".
  
  Fig 3: Measuring Dimension "K"
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2. Measure dimension "L".
3. Calculate dimension "J".
  "J": Distance between oil pump fitting surface of transmission case and needle bearing mating surface of high clutch drum
  1. J = K - L
  Fig 4: Measuring Dimension "L"
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Measure dimension "M".

Fig 5: Measuring Dimension "M"
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1. Place bearing race and needle bearing on oil pump assembly.
2. Measure dimension "M".
  "M": Distance between transmission case fitting surface and needle bearing on oil pump cover
  
  "M 1": Indication of gauge
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Distance Between Transmission Case Fitting Surface And Needle Bearing On Oil Pump Cover
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3. Measure thickness of straightedge "t".
  1. M = M 1- t
Adjust total end play "T3".
1. T 3= J - M
2. Total end play "T 3: 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.0098 - 0.0217 in)"
- Select proper thickness of bearing race so that total end play is within specifications.
1. Bearing races: Refer to "BEARING RACE FOR ADJUSTING TOTAL END PLAY "
Fig 7: Measuring Thickness Of Straightedge "T"
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