FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Clearance Inspection





1. Measure the clearance between the shift piece and the shift arm holder.




2. If the clearance is more than the service limit, measure the width of the groove in the shift piece.
- If the width of the groove is not within the standard, replace the shift piece with a new one.
- If the width of the groove is within the standard, replace the shift arm holder with a new one.




3. Measure the clearance between the select arm and the interlock.




4. If the clearance is more than the service limit, measure the width of the interlock.
- If the width is not within the standard, replace the interlock with a new one.
- If the width is within the standard, replace the select arm with a new one.




7. Measure the clearance between the select arm and the 10 mm shim.




8. If the clearance is not within the standard, select and install the appropriate 10 mm shim for the correct clearance from the chart.




9. Measure the clearance between the shift arm holder and the change piece.




10. If the clearance is more than the service limit, measure the groove of the change piece.
- If the groove is not within the standard, replace the change piece with a new one.
- If the groove is within the standard, replace the shift arm holder with a new one.




11. Measure the clearance between the select arm and the change piece.




12. If the clearance is more than the service limit, measure the width of the change piece.
- If the width is not within the standard, replace the change piece with a new one.
- If the width is within the standard, replace the select arm with a new one.