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A/T Third Shaft 6th Gear Axial Clearance Inspection




A/T Third Shaft 6th Gear Axial Clearance Inspection

Special Tools Required

- Driver Handle, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100
- Bearing Driver Attachment, 30 mm I.D. 07746-0030300

1. Install the 49 x 66 x 3 mm thrust needle bearing (A), the 45 x 50 x 25 mm needle bearing (B), 4th gear (C), and the 49 x 66 x 3 mm thrust needle bearing (D). Install the 4th gear washer (E) aligning the tabs (F) on the washer bore with the mating notches (G) on the third shaft (H). Install the 36 mm cotters (I), the cotter retainer (J), and the snap ring (K) on the third shaft.





2. Install the 37 x 42 x 25 mm needle bearings (L) and 6th gear (M) on the third shaft.

3. Apply ATF to the shaft splines of the reverse selector hub contact area, then slide the reverse selector hub (A) over the third shaft (B) in the direction shown, then press it into place using the driver handle, the bearing driver attachment, and a press.






4. Measure the clearance between 6th gear (A) and the reverse selector hub (B) with a feeler gauge (C) in at least three places. Use the average as the actual clearance.










5. If the clearance is out of the standard, remove the 4th gear washer and measure its thickness (A).






6. Select and install a new 4th gear washer, then recheck the clearance.

4TH GEAR WASHER