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Input Shaft: Inspection: Inspection

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  1. INSPECT 4TH GEAR THRUST CLEARANCE 
    1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the 4th gear thrust clearance.
      Fig 1: Measuring 4th Gear Thrust Clearance
      GTY200616Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard clearance

      0.10 to 0.57 mm (0.00394 to 0.0224 in.)

      If the clearance is out of specification, replace the No. 2 transmission clutch hub, 4th gear, or input shaft rear radial ball bearing.

  2. INSPECT 3RD GEAR THRUST CLEARANCE 
    1. Using a dial indicator, measure the 3rd gear thrust clearance.
      Fig 2: Measuring 3rd Gear Thrust Clearance
      GTY204938Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard clearance

      0.10 to 0.35 mm (0.00394 to 0.0138 in.)

      If the clearance is out of specification, replace the No. 2 transmission clutch hub, 3rd gear, or input shaft.

  3. INSPECT 4TH GEAR RADIAL CLEARANCE 
    1. Using a dial indicator, measure the 4th gear radial clearance.
      Fig 3: Measuring 4th Gear Radial Clearance
      GTY200617Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Clearance

      Bearing Standard Clearance
      mm (in.)
      KOYO made 0.009 to 0.053
      (0.000354 to 0.00208)
      NSK made 0.009 to 0.051
      (0.000354 to 0.00201)

      If the clearance is out of specification, replace the 4th gear, needle roller bearing, or input shaft.

  4. INSPECT 3RD GEAR RADIAL CLEARANCE 
    1. Using a dial indicator, measure the 3rd gear radial clearance.
      Fig 4: Measuring 3rd Gear Radial Clearance
      GTY172645Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Clearance

      Bearing Standard Clearance
      mm (in.)
      KOYO made 0.009 to 0.053
      (0.000354 to 0.00208)
      NSK made 0.009 to 0.051
      (0.000354 to 0.00201)

      If the clearance is out of specification, replace the 3rd gear, needle roller bearing, or input shaft.

  5. INSPECT INPUT SHAFT 
    1. Using V-blocks and a dial indicator, inspect the shaft for runout.
      Fig 5: Using V-Block And Dial Indicator To Inspect Shaft For Run Out
      GTY200619Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Maximum runout

      0.03 mm (0.00118 in.)

      If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the input shaft.

    2. Using a micrometer, measure the outside diameter of the input shaft journal surface.
      Fig 6: Measuring Outside Diameter Of Input Shaft Journal Surface
      GTY200786Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Outside Diameter

      Part Standard Outside Diameter
      mm (in.)
      Minimum Outside Diameter
      mm (in.)
      A 35.984 to 36.000
      (1.4167 to 1.4173)
      35.984
      (1.4167)
      B 35.984 to 36.000
      (1.4167 to 1.4173)
      35.984
      (1.4167)
      C 27.957 to 27.972
      (1.1007 to 1.1013)
      27.957
      (1.1007)

      If the outside diameter is less than the minimum, replace the input shaft.

  6. INSPECT 4TH GEAR 
    1. Using a cylinder gauge, measure the inside diameter of the 4th gear.
      Fig 7: Measuring Inside Diameter Of 4Th Gear
      GTY172547Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Inside Diameter

      Standard Inside Diameter
      mm (in.)
      Maximum Inside Diameter
      mm (in.)
      42.009 to 42.025
      (1.6539 to 1.6545)
      42.025
      (1.6545)

      If the inside diameter exceeds the maximum, replace the 4th gear.

  7. INSPECT 3RD GEAR 
    1. Using a cylinder gauge, measure the inside diameter of the 3rd gear.
      Fig 8: Measuring Inside Diameter Of 4Th Gear
      GTY172547Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Inside Diameter

      Standard Inside Diameter
      mm (in.)
      Maximum Inside Diameter
      mm (in.)
      43.009 to 43.025
      (1.6933 to 1.6939)
      43.025
      (1.6939)

      If the inside diameter exceeds the maximum, replace the 3rd gear.

  8. INSPECT NO. 4 SYNCHRONIZER RING 
    1. Coat the 4th gear cone with gear oil. Turn the No. 4 synchronizer ring in one direction while pushing it against the 4th gear cone. Check that the ring locks.
      Fig 9: Turning 2nd Synchronizer Outer Ring
      GTY200620Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the No. 4 synchronizer ring does not lock, replace the ring or the 4th gear.

    2. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the No. 4 synchronizer ring back and 4th gear spline end.
      Fig 10: Measuring Clearance Between Synchronizer Outer Ring Back And 4Th Gear Spline End
      GTY200621Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard clearance

      0.75 to 1.65 mm (0.0295 to 0.0650 in.)

      If the clearance is not as specified, replace the synchronizer ring.

  9. INSPECT NO. 3 SYNCHRONIZER RING 
    1. Coat the 3rd gear cone with gear oil. Turn the synchronizer outer ring in one direction while pushing it against the 3rd gear cone. Check that the ring locks.
      Fig 11: Turning Synchronizer Outer Ring
      GTY172548Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the synchronizer outer ring does not lock, replace the ring or the 3rd gear.

    2. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the No. 3 synchronizer ring back and 3rd gear spline end.
      Fig 12: Using Feeler Gauge To Measure Clearance Between Synchronizer Ring No. 3 Back And 3rd Gear Spline End
      GTY200622Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard clearance

      0.65 to 1.75 mm (0.0256 to 0.0689 in.)

      If the clearance is not as specified, replace the No. 3 synchronizer ring.

  10. INSPECT NO. 2 TRANSMISSION HUB SLEEVE 
    1. Inspect the sliding condition between the No. 2 transmission hub sleeve and No. 2 transmission clutch hub.
      Fig 13: Checking Sliding Condition Between Transmission Hub Sleeve No. 2
      GTY114486Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Inspect the tip of the spline gear on the No. 2 transmission hub sleeve for wear.

      If any defects are found, replace the transmission hub sleeve or the transmission clutch hub.

    3. Using a vernier caliper, measure the width of the No. 3 transmission hub sleeve groove and the thickness of the claw part on the No. 1 gear shift fork, and calculate the clearance.
      Fig 14: Identifying Width Of No. 3 Transmission Hub Sleeve Groove And Thickness Of Claw Part On No. 1 Gear Shift Fork
      GTY242693Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard clearance

      0.11 to 0.69 mm (0.00433 to 0.0272 in.) {A - B}

      If the clearance is not as specified, replace the No. 2 transmission hub sleeve and No. 2 gear shift fork with new ones.