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Inspection




Center Support Inspection

Center Support Disassembly and Reassembly

- Check that sliding surface of discs and plate are not worn or burnt. If necessary, replace them.

NOTE:
- If disc lining is exfoliated, discolored or worn badly, replace all discs.
- If only a part of printed numbers is corroded, replace all discs.
- Before assembling new discs, soak them in A/T fluid for at least 2 hours.






- Measure inside diameter of center support hub bushing. If inside diameter exceeds limit, replace center support.

Center support bushing inside diameter standard
36.386 - 36.411 mm (1.4325 - 1.4335 in.)





- Measure inside diameter of planetary sun gear bushing. If inside diameter exceeds limit, replace planetary sun gear.

Planetary sun gear bushing inside diameter standard
21.501 - 21.527 mm (0.8465 - 0.8475 in.)





- Measure free length of piston return spring.

Standard free length of second coast brake piston return spring
16.84 mm (0.663 in.)

Standard free length of second brake piston return spring
15.82 mm (0.623 in.)