Reverse Idler Gear: Adjustment

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Select the appropriate reverse shifter lever from the table below, and adjust until the gap between the reverse idler gear and transmission case wall is within specification.

Clearance A:

6.0 - 7.5 mm (0.236 - 0.295 in)

Fig 1: Identifying Gap Between Reverse Idler Gear And Transmission Case Wall

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REVERSE SHIFTER LEVER REFERENCE

Reverse shifter lever
Part No.	Mark	Remarks
32820AA070	7	Further from case wall
32820AA080	8	Standard
32820AA090	9	Closer to case wall

Select the appropriate washer from the table below, and adjust until the gap between the reverse idler gear and transmission case wall is within specification.

Clearance:

0 - 0.5 mm (0 - 0.020 in)

Fig 2: Measuring Gap Between Reverse Idler Gear And Transmission Case Wall

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WASHER THICKNESS SPECIFICATIONS

Washer
Part No.	Thickness mm (in)
803020151	0.4(0.016)
803020152	1.1 (0.043)
803020153	1.5(0.059)
803020154	1.9(0.075)
803020155	2.3(0.091)