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Design and Clearance Specifications

Design and Clearance Specifications


Side Gear Backlash 0.0020-0.0079 inch.

1st gear thrust clearance 0.0039-0.O157 inch.

2nd gear thrust clearance 0.0039-0.0177 inch.

3rd gear thrust clearance 0.0039-0.O138 inch.

4th gear thrust clearance 0.0039-0.0217 inch.

5th gear thrust clearance 0.0039-0.0224 inch.

Side Gear Backlash 0.0020-0.0079 inch.


Transaxle Bearing Preload
new bearings 6.9 - 13.9 inch lbs
used bearings 4.3 - 8.7 inch lbs