Determining shim -A- thickness

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- Shim

- ATF pump
- Reverse gear clutch -K2-
- 1st to 3rd gear clutch -K1-
- 4th gear clutch -K3-

Fig 1: Inspecting Thickness Of Shim (K1, K2 And K3 Clutches)

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NOTE: On transmissions from 01.93, clutch -K3- operates only 4th gear. See TRANSMISSIONS FOR VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC PROGRAM SWITCH IN TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) .

Calculating thickness of shim. Determine gap "x" and calculate shim thickness.

Gap x= a - b