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Inspection (continued)

J2-28spec table

Manual transaxle (M/T) shaft component inspection.

4. Measure the clearance between the hub sleeve and shift fork.

Clearance

Hub sleeve to shift fork clearance (mm {in})

1st/2nd
Standard0.10-0.45 {0.004-0.018}
Maximum0.95 {0.037}
3rd/4th
Standard0.10-0.40 {0.004-0.016}
Maximum0.90 {0.035}
5th/Rev.
Standard0.10-0.36 {0.004-0.014}
Maximum0.86 {0.034}

Reverse Idler Gear and Reverse Lever

  1. 1
    Inspect the gear teeth for damage, wear, and cracks.
  2. 2
    Measure the clearance between the reverse idler gear bushing and the reverse lever.
    Line drawing of hands using a vernier caliper to measure the clearance between the reverse idler gear bushing and the reverse lever.
Standard clearancereverse idler gear bushing to reverse lever
0.10-0.32mm {0.004-0.013 in}
Maximumreverse idler gear bushing to reverse lever
0.82mm {0.032 in}

Bearing

Inspect for damage and rough rotation.

Primary Shaft Gear and Secondary Shaft Gear

  1. 1
    Inspect the gear contact surface for damage and wear.
  2. 2
    Inspect the splines for damage and wear.
  3. 3
    Inspect the gear teeth for damage, wear, and cracks.
  4. 4
    Inspect the oil passage for clogging.
  5. 5
    Measure the shaft gear runout.
    Line drawing of a shaft gear mounted between V-blocks with a dial gauge, set AT 3RD GEAR POSITION, to measure shaft gear runout.
  6. 6
    If the shaft gear is replaced, adjust the bearing preload. (Refer to page J2-36.)
Primary shaft gear runoutmax.
0.05mm {0.002 in}
Secondary shaft gear runoutmax.
0.015mm {0.0006 in}

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