Section 831 (Automatic Transmission): Assembly: Adjustment

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When any parts listed in the following table are replaced, total end play or reverse clutch end play must be adjusted.

Fig 1: List Of Parts That Require Total End Play Or Reverse Clutch End Play Adjustment If Replaced

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Adjust total end play.
Total end play "T ₁ ": 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.0098 - 0.0217 in)

Fig 2: Identifying Total End Play Measurement
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1. With needle bearing installed, place J34291-1 (bridge), J34291-2 (legs) and the J34291-5 (gauging cylinder) onto oil pump. The long ends of legs should be placed firmly on machined surface of oil pump assembly. The gauging cylinder should rest on top of the needle bearing. Lock gauging cylinder in place with set screw.
  
  Fig 3: Placing J34291-1 (Bridge), J34291-2 (Legs) And J34291-5 (Gauging Cylinder) Onto Oil Pump
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2. Install J34291-23 (gauging plunger) into gauging cylinder.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Gauging Plunger Into Gauging Cylinder
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3. Install original bearing race inside reverse clutch drum. Place shim selecting gauge with its legs on machined surface of transmission case (no gasket). Allow gauging plunger to rest on bearing race. Lock gauging plunger in place with set screw.
  
  Fig 5: Locking Gauging Plunger In Place
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4. Remove Tool and use feeler gauge to measure gap between gauging cylinder and gauging plunger. This measurement should give exact total end play.
  Total end play "T ₁ ": 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.0098 - 0.0217 in)
  - If end play is out of specification, decrease or increase thickness of oil pump cover bearing race as necessary.
    Available oil pump cover bearing race: Refer to SDS, LOW & REVERSE BRAKE .
    
    Fig 6: Measuring Gap Between Gauging Cylinder And Gauging Plunger
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Adjust reverse clutch drum end play.
Reverse clutch drum end play "T ₂ ": 0.55 - 0.90 mm (0.0217 - 0.0354 in)

Fig 7: Adjusting Reverse Clutch Drum End Play
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1. Place J34291-1 (bridge), J34291-2 (legs) and J34291 -5 (gauging cylinder) on machined surface of transmission case (no gasket). Allow gauging cylinder to rest on front thrust surface of reverse clutch drum. Lock cylinder in place with set screw.
  
  Fig 8: Placing Bridge, Legs And Gauging Cylinder On Machined Surface Of Transmission Case
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2. Install J34291-23 (gauging plunger) into gauging cylinder.
  
  Fig 9: Installing Gauging Plunger Into Gauging Cylinder
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3. Install original thrust washer on oil pump. Place shim setting gauge legs onto machined surface of oil pump assembly. Allow gauging plunger to rest on thrust washer. Lock plunger in place with set screw.
  
  Fig 10: Installing Original Thrust Washer On Oil Pump
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4. Use feeler gauge to measure gap between gauging plunger and gauging cylinder. This measurement should give you exact reverse clutch drum end play.
  Reverse clutch drum end play "T ₂ ": 0.55 - 0.90 mm (0.0217 - 0.0354 in)
  - If end play is out of specification, decrease or increase thickness of oil pump thrust washer as necessary.
    Available oil pump thrust washer: Refer to SDS, REVERSE CLUTCH DRUM END PLAY .
    
    Fig 11: Measuring Gap Between Gauging Plunger And Gauging Cylinder
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