Mainshaft 3rd Gear Axial Clearance Inspection

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Remove the mainshaft transmission housing bearing (see BEARING REMOVAL ).
Install the thrust needle bearing (A), 3rd gear (B), the needle bearing (C), the thrust needle bearing (D), the 40 x 63 mm thrust washer (E), 3rd/5th clutch (F), the 5th gear collar (G), and the transmission housing bearing (H) on the mainshaft (I). Do not install the O-rings during inspection.

Fig 1: Installing Thrust Needle Bearing, 3rd Gear, Needle Bearing
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Install the idler gear (J) on the mainshaft using a press, then install the conical spring washer (K) and the locknut (L).
Tighten the locknut to 29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft).
Set the dial indicator (A) on 3rd gear (B).

Fig 2: Installing Idler Gear (J) On Mainshaft Using Press
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Lift 3rd gear (A) up while holding the mainshaft, and use the dial indicator (B) to read the 3rd gear axial clearance.

Fig 3: Lifting 3rd Gear Up
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Measure the 3rd gear axial clearance in at least three places while moving 3rd gear. Use the average as the actual clearance.
Standard: 0.04-0.10 mm (0.002-0.004 in)
If the clearance is out of standard, remove the 40 x 63 mm thrust washer and measure its thickness (A).

Fig 4: Measuring Thrust Washer Thickness
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Select and install a new thrust washer, then recheck.

THRUST WASHER, 40 x 63 mm

THRUST WASHER SPECIFICATIONS

No.	Thickness
1	3.750 mm (0.1476 in)
2	3.775 mm (0.1486 in)
3	3.800 mm (0.1496 in)
4	3.825 mm (0.1506 in)
5	3.850 mm (0.1516 in)
6	3.875 mm (0.1526 in)
7	3.900 mm (0.1535 in)
8	3.925 mm (0.1545 in)
9	3.950 mm (0.1555 in)
10	3.975 mm (0.1565 in)
11	4.000 mm (0.1575 in)

After replacing the thrust washer, make sure the clearance is within standard.
Disassemble the installed parts from the mainshaft.
Reinstall the bearing in the transmission housing (see BEARING REMOVAL ).