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Manual Transmission: Specification

General Specifications

Item Specification
First Gear and Differential Gear mm (in) 0.05-0.33 (0.002-0.013)
Second Gear and Secondary Third Gear mm (in) 0.18-0.51 (0.007-0.020)
Second Gear and Third Gear mm (in) 0.05-0.25 (0.002-0.010)
Fourth Gear and Bearing Cone mm (in) 0.17-0.42 (0.007-0.017)
Clearance 
Synchronizer Blocking Ring to Gear mm (in) 0.8-1.5 (0.031-0.059)
First/Second Synchronizer to Shift Fork mm (in) 0.1-0.95 (0.004-0.037)
Third/Forth Synchronizer to Shift Fork mm (in) 0.1-0.9 (0.004-0.035)
Fifth/Reverse Synchronizer to Shift Fork mm (in) 0.1-0.86 (0.004-0.034)
End Play 
Input Shaft mm (in) 0-0.05 (0-0.002)
Output Shaft mm (in) 0-0.05 (0-0.002)
Runout 
Input Shaft Gear mm (in) 0.05 (0.002)
Output Shaft Gear mm (in) 0.015 (0.0006)
Backlash 
Side Gears and Pinions mm (in) 0.025-0.1 (0.001-0.004)
Lubricants and Sealants 
Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX MERCON®
Alternative Transaxle Fluid - SAE75W90 Gear Oil F32Z-19C547-MA API GL-4
Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-C or -K ESA-M1C75-B
Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA WSE-M4G323-A6
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Backup Lamp Switch 20--29 15--21 ---
Case Cover Bolts 8--12 --- 69--104
Clutch Slave Cylinder Nuts 19--25 14--18 ---
Clutch Slave Cylinder Tube Nuts 13--21 10--16 ---
Crossmember Bolts 94--126 69--93 ---
Differential Turning Torque 0.5 --- 4.3
Drain Plug 39--54 29--40 ---
Electrical Connector Bracket Bolt 8--12 --- 69--104
Engine Support Crossmember Nuts 64--89 47--65 ---
Engine Support Crossmember Bolts 64--89 47--65 ---
Gearshift Stabilizer Bar to Transaxle Nut 31--46 23--34 ---
Input Shaft Lock Nut 130--190 95--140 ---
LH Support Insulator to Body Bolts 44--60 32--44 ---
LH Support Insulator to Body Nuts 44--60 32--44 ---
LH Support Insulator to Transaxle Nuts 67--93 50--68 ---
Lock Bolt 15--20 11--15 ---
Lower Rear Support Insulator Bolts 67--93 50--68 ---
Lower Transaxle to Engine Bolts 38--51 28--38 ---
Middle Transaxle to Engine Bolts 38--51 28--38 ---
Output Shaft Locknut 130--190 95--140 ---
Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch 20--29 15--21 ---
Reverse Idler Shaft Lock Bolt 18--26 14--19 ---
Selector Arm Bolt 12--14 --- 104--122
Splash Shield Bolts 8--10 --- 70--95
Selector Plate Bolts 8--10 --- 70--95
Shift Gate Bolt 12--14 --- 104--122
Shift Rail Guide Bolt 9--14 --- 80--124
Shift Control Shaft Selector Lever Bolt 12--14 --- 104--122
Support Insulator Through Bolts 67--93 50--68 ---
Support Insulator to Crossmember Nuts 38--51 28--37 ---
Transaxle Case to Flywheel Housing Bolts 38--51 28--38 ---
Transaxle Gearshift Rod Nut and Bolt 16--23 12--17 ---
Transaxle Mount Bolts 38--51 28--38 ---
Upper Transaxle to Engine Bolts 38--51 28--38 ---
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Bolt 8--11 --- 70--99