Idler Gear: Disassembly

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INSPECT IDLER LOW GEAR RADIAL AND THRUST CLEARANCE
1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the idler low gear thrust clearance.
  Standard clearance:
  
  0.125 - 0.275 mm (0.00492 - 0.01083 in.)
  
  Maximum clearance:
  
  0.275 mm (0.01083 In.)
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Idler Low Gear Thrust Clearance
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2. Using a dial indicator, measure the idler low gear radial clearance.
  Standard clearance:
  
  0.015 - 0.068 mm (0.00059 - 0.00268 in.)
  
  Maximum clearance:
  
  0.068 mm (0.00268 In.)
  
  Fig 2: Measuring Idler Low Gear Radial Clearance
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REMOVE FRONT TAPER ROLLER BEARING
Using SST, remove the front taper roller bearing.

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.

Fig 3: Removing Front Taper Roller Bearing
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REMOVE REAR TAPER ROLLER BEARING
Using SST, a press and socket wrench, remove the rear taper roller bearing.

SST 09950-00020

NOTE: Set the claw of SST to the bearing inner race securely.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Taper Roller Bearing
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REMOVE IDLER LOW GEAR AND NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING FROM IDLER GEAR

Fig 5: Removing Idler Low Gear And Needle Roller Bearing From Idler Gear
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REMOVE HIGH AND LOW CLUTCH SLEEVE FROM IDLER GEAR

Fig 6: Removing High And Low Clutch Sleeve From Idler Gear
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