With S53 Transaxle/2WD

HINT: Coat all of the sliding and rotating surface with gear oil before assembly.




1. IF INPUT SHAFT WAS REPLACED, DRIVE IN SLOTTED SPRING PIN
If the input shaft was replaced, drive the slotted spring pin in the input shaft to a depth of 5.0 mm (0.197 in.).




2. INSTALL NO.2 CLUTCH HUB INTO HUB SLEEVE
a. Install the No.2 clutch hub and shifting keys to the No.2 hub sleeve.
b. Install the shifting key springs under the shifting keys.

NOTE: Install the key springs positioned so that their end gaps are not in line.




3. INSTALL THIRD GEAR, NEEDLE ROLLER BEARINGS, SYNCHRONIZER RING AND NO.2 HUB SLEEVE ASSEMBLY TO INPUT SHAFT
a. Apply gear oil to the needle roller bearings.
b. Install the needle roller bearings.
c. Place the synchronizer ring on the gear.

HINT: Align the ring slots with the shift keys, and the ring projections with the hub slots.




d. Using a press, install the 3rd gear and No.2 hub sleeve.




4. INSTALL SNAP RING




a. Select a snap ring that will allow minimum axial play.




b. Using a snap ring expander, install the snap ring.




5. INSPECT THIRD GEAR THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a feeler gauge, measure the 3rd gear thrust clearance.

Standard clearance: 0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.0039 - 0.0098 in.)




6. INSTALL SYNCHRONIZER RING. NEEDLE ROLLER BEARINGS, SPACER, FOURTH GEAR AND REAR BALL BEARING
a. Apply gear oil to the needle roller bearings.
b. Install the spacer and needle roller bearings.




c. Place the synchronizer ring on the gear.

HINT: Align the ring slots with the shift keys, and the ring projections with the hub slots.




d. Using SST and a press, install the rear ball bearing.
SST 09608-12010 (09608-00070)




7. INSTALL SNAP RING




a. Select a snap ring that will allow minimum axial play.




b. Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap in the snap ring.




8. INSPECT FOURTH GEAR THRUST
Using a feeler gauge, measure 4th gear thrust clearance.

Standard clearance: 0.20 - 0.45 mm (0.0079 - 0.0177 in.)