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Idler Gear: Disassembly

  1. INSPECT IDLER LOW GEAR RADIAL AND THRUST CLEARANCE 
    1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the idler low gear thrust clearance.
      Fig 1: Measuring Idler Low Gear Thrust Clearance
      G03322311Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard clearance: 

      0.125 - 0.275 mm (0.00492 - 0.01083 in.) 

      Maximum clearance: 

      0.275 mm (0.01083 in.) 

    2. Using a dial indicator, measure the idler low gear radial clearance.
      Fig 2: Measuring Idler Low Gear Radial Clearance
      G03322312Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard clearance: 

      0.015 - 0.068 mm (0.00059 - 0.00268 in.) 

      Maximum clearance: 

      0.068 mm (0.00268 in.) 

  2. REMOVE FRONT TAPER ROLLER BEARING 

    Using SST, remove the front taper roller bearing.

    Fig 3: Removing Front Taper Roller Bearing
    G03322313Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    SST 09950-40011 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011), 09950-60010 (09951-00330)

    NOTE: Set the claw of SST to the bearing inner race securely.
  3. REMOVE REAR TAPER ROLLER BEARING 

    Using SST, a press and socket wrench, remove the rear taper roller bearing.

    Fig 4: Removing Rear Taper Roller Bearing
    G03322314Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    SST 09950-00020

    NOTE: Set the claw of SST to the bearing inner race securely.
  4. REMOVE IDLER LOW GEAR AND NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING FROM IDLER GEAR 
    Fig 5: Removing Idler Low Gear And Needle Roller Bearing
    G03322315Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE HIGH AND LOW CLUTCH SLEEVE FROM IDLER GEAR 
    Fig 6: Removing High And Low Clutch Sleeve
    G03322316Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002