Reverse Gear Shaft: Service and Repair

Cross-Sectional View Of Reverse Idler Gear Shaft:

Reverse Idler Gear Selective Retaining Ring Chart:

1. Remove retaining ring, spacer, idle gear, needle bearings and thrust washer from reverse idler gear shaft, Fig. 30.
2. Install thrust washer onto reverse idler gear shaft. Ensure tab on thrust washer mates with groove on reverse idler shaft to prevent rotation of thrust washer.
3. Install needle bearings, idler gear and spacer.
4. Install original retaining ring onto reverse idler gear shaft, then insert a suitable feeler gauge between retaining ring and reverse idler gear to measure endplay.
5. Endplay should be .0039-.0078 inch (.1-.2mm). If endplay is not as specified, select a suitable retaining ring from chart, Fig. 31, that will bring endplay to within specifications.