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 The End Of The Output Shaft Bearing
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Install bearing retainer for output shaft.

Fig 2: Install Bearing Retainer For Output Shaft
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Install output shaft thrust needle bearing on bearing retainer.

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

Fig 4: Install Output Shaft
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Measure dimensions "d1 " and "d2 " at side cover and then calculate dimension "A".
- Measure dimension "d1 " and "d2 " in at least two places.
  "A" : Distance between transmission case fitting surface and adjusting shim mating surface.
  
  A = d1 - d2 d2 : Height of gauge
  
  Fig 5: Calculating Dimension "A"
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Measure dimensions "d2 " and "d3 " and then calculate dimension "B".
- Measure "d2 " and "d3 " 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.
  
  B = d2 - d3 d2 : Height of gauge
  
  Fig 6: Calculating Dimension "B"
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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.
Output shaft end play (A - B) : 0 - 0.15 mm (0 - 0.0059 in)

Output shaft end play adjusting shims : Refer to "OUTPUT SHAFT ADJUSTING SHIMS ".
Install adjusting shim on output shaft bearing.

Fig 7: Installing Adjusting Shim On Output Shaft Bearing
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