Secondary Shaft 1st Gear Axial Clearance Inspection

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Install the thrust needle bearing (A), 1st gear (B), the needle bearing (C), the thrust needle bearing (D), the 31 x 50 mm thrust washer (E), and the 1st clutch (F)on the secondary shaft (G), then secure them with the snap ring (H).

Fig 1: Installing Thrust Needle Bearing, 1St Gear, Needle Bearing, Thrust Needle Bearing
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Measure the clearance between the snap ring (A) and the 1st clutch guide (B) with a feeler gauge (C), in at least three places. Use the average as the actual clearance.
Standard: 0.04-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in)

Fig 2: Measuring Clearance Between Snap Ring And 1St Clutch Guide With Feeler Gauge
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If the clearance is out of standard, remove the 31 x 50 mm thrust washer and measure its thickness (A).

Fig 3: Measuring Thrust Washer Thickness
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Select and install a new thrust washer, then recheck.

THRUST WASHER, 31 x 50 mm

THRUST WASHER SPECIFICATIONS

No.	Thickness
1	3.925 mm (0.1545 in)
2	3.950 mm (0.1555 in)
3	3.975 mm (0.1565 in)
4	4.000 mm (0.1575 in)
5	4.025 mm (0.1585 in)
6	4.050 mm (0.1594 in)
7	4.075 mm (0.1604 in)
8	4.100 mm (0.1614 in)
9	4.125 mm (0.1624 in)
10	4.150 mm (0.1634 in)
11	4.175 mm (0.1644 in)
12	4.200 mm (0.1654 in)
13	4.225 mm (0.1663 in)
14	4.250 mm (0.1673 in)
15	4.275 mm (0.1683 in)
16	4.300 mm (0.1693 in)
17	4.325 mm (0.1703 in)

After replacing the thrust washer, make sure the clearance is within standard.
Disassemble the installed parts from the secondary shaft.