Reverse Fork Rod Selection

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: In the following conditions, perform the procedures below.

Reverse idler gear replacement.
Reverse idler gear No. 2 replacement.
Adapter plate replacement.
Base replacement.

Insert the reverse idler gear assembly into the adapter plate.
Tighten the reverse idler gear shaft attachment bolts.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Reverse Idler Gear Shaft Attachment Bolt
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Set the height gauge to the adapter plate. Lower the height gauge indicator to the mating surface of the adapter plate and case, and set to zero points.
ST 18853AA000 HEIGHT GAUGE

Fig 2: Setting Height Gauge To Adapter Plate
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NOTE:
- The adapter plate will be the base point for the measurement. Use a scraper to remove any gasket material remaining on the end face.
- During measurement, do not place the height gauge in the shaded area shown in the figure.
Fig 3: Identifying Gasket Material On End Face
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Shift the reverse coupling sleeve to the reverse idler gear No. 2, and measure "T".

Fig 4: Measuring Height T Of Shift Reverse Coupling Sleeve To Reverse Idler Gear No. 2
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Fig 5: Identifying Reverse Idler Gear No. 2
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NOTE:
- Set the height gauge indicator near the measurement target, and lock dial (1) as shown in the figure. Turn dial (2), and set the indicator to the end face of the reverse coupling sleeve side.
- Turn approximately 72° at a time, and measure the coupling sleeve in 5 locations. Round down the 2 highest and 2 lowest measurement values. The remaining center value is used as the measurement value.
Fig 6: Turning Lock Dial
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Calculate the neutral position of the reverse coupling sleeve according to the measurement. From the following calculation, select a fork rod which matches the calculated value.

Calculation: T + 4.8 mm (0.189 in)

T + 4.8 mm (0.189 in) mm (in)	Lot No. (marking)
33.50 - 33.80 (1.3189 - 1.3307)	32816AA190 (1)
33.80 - 34.10 (1.3307 - 1.3425)	32816AA200 (none)
34.10 - 34.40 (1.3425 - 1.3543)	32816AA210 (2)
T = Thickness