A/T Mainshaft 3rd Gear Axial Clearance Inspection (A/T)

A/T Mainshaft 3rd Gear Axial Clearance Inspection

1. Remove the mainshaft transmission housing bearing A/T Housing Bearing Removal.

2. Install the thrust needle bearing (A), 3rd gear (B), the needle bearing (C), the thrust needle bearing (D), the 40 x 63 mm thrust washer (E), 3rd/5th clutch (F), the 5th gear collar (G), and the transmission housing bearing (H) on the mainshaft (I). Do not install the O-rings during inspection.





3. Install the idler gear (J) on the mainshaft using a press, then install the conical spring washer (K) and the locknut (L).

4. Tighten the locknut to 29 Nm (3.0 kg-m, 22 lb-ft).

5. Set the dial indicator (A) on 3rd gear (B).






6. Lift 3rd gear (A) up while holding the mainshaft, and use the dial indicator (B) to read the 3rd gear axial clearance.





7. Measure the 3rd gear axial clearance in at least three places while moving 3rd gear. Use the average as the actual clearance.






8. If the clearance is out of standard, remove the 40 x 63 mm thrust washer and measure its thickness (A).





9. Select and install a new thrust washer, then recheck.

THRUST WASHER, 40 x 63 mm





10. After replacing the thrust washer, make sure the clearance is within standard.

11. Disassemble the installed parts from the mainshaft.

12. Reinstall the bearing in the transmission housing A/T Housing Bearing Installation.