Reverse Idler Gear: Adjustment

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Select the appropriate reverse shifter fork from the table below, and adjust until the clearance between the reverse idler gear and reverse coupling sleeve is within specification.

Clearance (a):

0.50 - 0.85 mm (0.020 - 0.033 in)

Fig 1: Identifying Reverse Idler Gear And Reverse Coupling Sleeve

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Reverse shifter fork
Part number	Mark	Content
32941AA020	2	Approaches reverse idler gear by 0.3 mm (0.012 in).
32941AA030	No mark	Standard
32941AA040	1	Approaches reverse idler gear No. 2 by 0.3 mm (0.012 in).

Select the appropriate reverse idler gear bushing from the table below, and adjust until the clearance between the reverse idler gear and reverse idler gear washer is within specification.

NOTE: In clearance check, be sure to insert a thickness gauge vertically.

Clearance (a):

0.1 - 0.3 mm (0.004 - 0.012 in)

Fig 2: Identifying Reverse Idler Gear And Reverse Coupling Sleeve

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Fig 3: Inserting Thickness Gauge Vertically

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Reverse idler gear bushing
Part number	Length mm (in)	Groove for identification
32289AA010	38.0 (1.496)	No
32289AA020	38.1 (1.500)	1
32289AA030	38.2 (1.504)	2
32289AA040	38.3 (1.508)	3
32289AA050	38.4 (1.512)	4
32289AA060	38.5 (1.516)	5
32289AA070	38.6 (1.520)	6