Primary Shaft Assembly - Preinspection and Disassembly Note
J2-23prose procedureManual transaxle (M/T) primary shaft preinspection.
Preinspection
3rd gear thrust clearance
- 1Measure the clearance between 3rd gear and 2nd gear.

- 2If the clearance exceeds the maximum, check the contact surfaces of the 3rd gear, 2nd gear and 3rd/4th clutch hub. Replace worn and damaged parts.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Clearance3rd gear to 2nd gear | 0.05-0.20mm {0.002-0.008 in} |
| Maximum3rd gear thrust clearance | 0.25mm {0.010 in} |
Clearance3rd gear to 2nd gear
0.05-0.20mm {0.002-0.008 in}
Maximum3rd gear thrust clearance
0.25mm {0.010 in}
4th gear thrust clearance
- 1Measure the clearance between 4th gear and the ball bearing.

- 2If the clearance exceeds the maximum, check the contact surfaces of the 4th gear, ball bearing, and 3rd/4th clutch hub. Replace worn and damaged parts.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Clearance4th gear to ball bearing | 0.17-0.37mm {0.007-0.015 in} |
| Maximum4th gear thrust clearance | 0.42mm {0.017 in} |
Clearance4th gear to ball bearing
0.17-0.37mm {0.007-0.015 in}
Maximum4th gear thrust clearance
0.42mm {0.017 in}
Disassembly note
Bearing (4th gear end)
Remove the bearing by using the SST.
3rd/4th clutch hub assembly, 3rd synchronizer ring and 3rd gear
- 1Remove the retaining ring.
- 2Remove the 3rd/4th clutch hub assembly, 3rd synchronizer ring, and 3rd gear by using the SST.

Bearing (primary shaft end)
Remove the bearing by using the SST.
