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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 26900-2 Micrometer
    • J 8001 Dial Indicator
    • J 26900-13 Magnetic Base

    Object Number: 956308  Size: SH
  1. Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance of 6th gear.
  2. Thrust Clearance
    Standard thrust clearance should be between 0.10-0.60 mm (0.0039-0.0236 in). Maximum clearance should not exceed 0.60 mm (0.0236 in).


    Object Number: 956314  Size: SH
  3. Using a dial indicator, measure the radial runout of 6th gear.
  4. Thrust Clearance
    Standard radial runout should be between 0.009-0.50 mm (0.0003-0.0020 in). Maximum runout should not exceed 0.50 mm (0.0020 in).

  5. If the gear exceeds any of the maximum measurements, replace the gear, roller bearing or shaft.

  6. Object Number: 956348  Size: SH
  7. Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance of 5th gear.
  8. Thrust Clearance
    Standard thrust clearance should be between 0.10-0.62 mm (0.0039-0.0244 in). Maximum clearance should not exceed 0.62 mm (0.0244 in).


    Object Number: 956349  Size: SH
  9. Using a dial indicator, measure the radial runout of 5th gear.
  10. Thrust Clearance
    Standard radial runout should be between 0.015-0.056 mm (0.0006-0.0022 in). Maximum runout should not exceed 0.56 mm (0.0022 in).

  11. If the gear exceeds any of the maximum measurements, replace the gear, roller bearing or shaft.

  12. Object Number: 960243  Size: SH
  13. Using a feeler gage, measure the thrust clearance for 3rd and 4th gears of the input shaft.
  14. Standard Clearance
    3rd gear: 0.10-0.35 mm (0.0039-0.0138 in). 4th gear: 0.10-0.55 mm (0.0039-0.0217 in).


    Object Number: 960279  Size: SH
  15. Using a dial indicator, measure the radial clearance between the gears and the shaft.
  16. Standard Clearance
    3rd and 4th gear radial clearance: 0.15-0.58 mm (0.0006-0.0023 in).

  17. If the clearance exceeds the maximum measurement, replace the gear, roller bearing or shaft.

  18. Object Number: 959775  Size: SH
  19. Check the 3rd and 4th gear braking action of the synchronizer ring. Turn the synchronizer ring in one direction while pushing it into the gear cone. Ensure that the ring locks. Replace the ring if necessary.

  20. Object Number: 959788  Size: SH
  21. Using a feeler gage, measure the clearance between the synchronizer ring and the gear spline end. 3rd gear minimum clearance is 0.65 mm (0.0256 in). 4th gear minimum clearance is 0.75 mm (0.0295 in). If the clearance is less than the minimum, replace the synchronizer ring.

  22. Object Number: 960554  Size: SH
  23. Using a feeler gage, measure the clearance between the hub sleeve and the gear shift fork. Maximum clearance is 0.35 mm (0.014 in). If the clearance exceeds the maximum, replace the gear shift fork or hub sleeve.

  24. Object Number: 960562  Size: SH
  25. Using a micrometer, measure the outer diameter of the input shaft journal surfaces.
  26. Minimum Outer Diameter

        • A: 21.991 mm (0.8658 in)
        • B: 24.885 mm (0.9797 in)
        • C: 28.985 mm (1.1411 in)
        • D: 30.985 mm (1.2199 in)
        • E: 24.985 mm (0.9837 in)
  27. If the out diameter is less than the minimum, replace the input shaft.

  28. Object Number: 960572  Size: SH
  29. Using a dial indicator, check the output shaft journals for runout. Maximum runout is 0.03 mm (0.0012 in).
  30. If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the output shaft.

  31. Object Number: 960814  Size: SH
  32. Using a feeler gage, measure the thrust clearance for 1st and 2nd gears of the output shaft.
  33. Standard Clearance
    1st gear: 0.10-0.40 mm (0.0039-0.0157 in). 2nd gear: 0.10-0.55 mm (0.0039-0.0217 in).


    Object Number: 960874  Size: SH
  34. Using a dial indicator, measure the radial clearance between the gears and the shaft.
  35. Standard Clearance
    1st and 2nd gear radial clearance: 0.15-0.58 mm (0.0006-0.0023 in).

  36. If the clearance exceeds the maximum measurement, replace the gear, roller bearing or shaft.

  37. Object Number: 963168  Size: SH
  38. Check the 1st gear braking action of the synchronizer ring. Turn the synchronizer ring in one direction while pushing it into the gear cone. Ensure that the ring locks. Replace the ring if necessary.

  39. Object Number: 963172  Size: SH
  40. Using a feeler gage, measure the clearance between the synchronizer ring and the gear spline end. Minimum clearance is 0.75 mm (0.0295 in). If the clearance is less than the minimum, replace the synchronizer ring.

  41. Object Number: 963174  Size: SH
  42. Check the 2nd gear braking action of the synchronizer ring. Turn the synchronizer ring in one direction while pushing it into the gear cone. Ensure that the ring locks. Replace the ring if necessary.

  43. Object Number: 963177  Size: SH
  44. Using a feeler gage, measure the clearance between the synchronizer ring and the gear spline end. Minimum clearance is 0.70 mm (0.0276 in). If the clearance is less than the minimum, replace the synchronizer ring.

  45. Object Number: 963178  Size: SH
  46. Using a feeler gage, measure the clearance between the hub sleeve and the gear shift fork. Maximum clearance is 0.35 mm (0.014 in). If the clearance exceeds the maximum, replace the gear shift fork or hub sleeve.

  47. Object Number: 963183  Size: SH
  48. Using a micrometer, measure the outer diameter of the input shaft journal surfaces.
  49. Minimum Outer Diameter

        • 1: 31.985 mm (1.2592 in)
        • 2: 37.985 mm (1.4955 in)
        • 3: 32.985 mm (1.2986 in)
  50. If the out diameter is less than the minimum, replace the output shaft.

  51. Object Number: 960572  Size: SH
  52. Using a dial indicator, check the output shaft journals for runout. maximum runout is 0.03 mm (0.0012 in).
  53. If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the output shaft.