Reverse Clutch End Play

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

Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between Oil Pump Cover & Thrust Washer
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Measure dimensions O and P and then calculate dimension N.

Fig 2: Measuring Dimensions O & P
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1. Place thrust washer on reverse clutch drum.
  
  Fig 3: Placing Thrust Washer On Reverse Clutch Drum & Measuring Dimension O
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2. Measure dimension O.
3. Measure dimension P.
  
  Fig 4: Placing Thrust Washer On Reverse Clutch Drum & Measuring Dimension P
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4. Calculate dimension N.
  N: Distance between oil pump fitting surface of transmission case and thrust washer on reverse clutch drum
  
  N = O - P
Measure dimensions R and S and then calculate dimension Q.

Fig 5: Measuring Dimensions R & S
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1. Measure dimension R.
  
  Fig 6: Measuring Dimension R
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2. Measure dimension S.
  
  Fig 7: Measuring Dimension S
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3. Calculate dimension Q.
  Q: Distance between transmission case fitting surface and thrust washer mating surface
  
  Q = R - S
Adjust reverse clutch end play T4.
T4 = N - Q

Reverse clutch end: 0.65 - 1.00 mm (0.0256 - 0.0394 in) play
- Select proper thickness of thrust washer so that reverse clutch end play is within specifications.
  Thrust washer: Refer to THRUST WASHERS FOR ADJUSTING REVERSE CLUTCH END PLAY