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 & Needle Bearing
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Measure dimensions K and L and then calculate dimension J.

Fig 2: Measuring Dimensions K & L
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1. Measure dimension K.
  
  Fig 3: Measuring Dimension K
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2. Measure dimension L.
  
  Fig 4: Measuring Dimension L
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3. Calculate dimension J.
  "J": Distance between oil pump fitting surface of transmission case and needle bearing mating surface of high clutch drum
  
  J = K - L
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.
  
  Fig 6: Placing Bearing Race & Needle Bearing On Pump Assembly & Measuring Dimension M
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  "M": Distance between transmission case fitting surface and needle bearing on oil pump cover M1: Indication of gauge
3. Measure thickness of straightedge t.
  
  Fig 7: Measuring Straightedge Thickness
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  M = M1 - t
Adjust total end play T3.
T3 = J - M

Total end play T3: 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.0098 - 0.0217 in)
- Select proper thickness of bearing race so that total end play is within specifications.
  Bearing races: Refer to BEARING RACE FOR ADJUSTING TOTAL END PLAY