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Input Shaft Clearance Measurement

1. Assemble input shaft with 5th gear bearing, 5th gear, 5th reverse synchronizer assembly, reverse cone, and washer. Use old nut and torque.
- Torque: 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.).





2. Measure clearance between 5th drive gear and 5th gear thrust washer.
- Clearance:
Standard: 0.20 mm - 0.35 mm (0.008 in. - 0.014 in.).





3. Measure clearance between 4th drive gear and 4th gear thrust washer.
- Clearance:
Standard: 0.20 mm - 0.35 mm (0.008 in. - 0.014 in.).
4. Measure clearance between 3rd drive gear and input shaft.
- Clearance:
Standard: 0.20 mm - 0.35 mm (0.008 in. - 0.014 in.).