Intermediate Shaft: Inspection

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INSPECT REVERSE CLUTCH DISC
1. Check whether the sliding surfaces of the disc, plate and flange are worn or burnt. If necessary, replace them.
  NOTE:
  - If the lining of the disc is peeling off or discolored, or even if a part of the printed mark is defaced, replace all the discs.
  - Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 15 minutes.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Reverse Clutch Disc
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INSPECT DIRECT CLUTCH DISC
1. Check whether the sliding surface of the disc, plate and flange are worn or burnt. If necessary, replace them.
  NOTE:
  - If the lining of the disc is peeling off or discolored, or even if a part of the printed mark is defaced, replace all the discs.
  - Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 15 minutes.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Direct Clutch Disc
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INSPECT DIRECT CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUBASSEMBLY
1. Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.
  Standard free length:
  
  32.9 mm (1.2953 in.)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Free Length Of Spring
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INSPECT DIRECT CLUTCH PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Shake the direct clutch pin and confirm that the check ball is not stuck.
2. Apply low pressure compressed air to the check ball and check that no air leakage is identified.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Low Pressure Compressed Air To Check Ball
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INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Shake the direct clutch pin and confirm that the check ball is not stuck.
2. Apply low pressure compressed air to the check ball and check that no air leakage is identified.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Low Pressure Compressed Air To Check Ball
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002