With S53 Transaxle/2WD

1. INSPECT FIRST AND SECOND GEAR THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a feeler gauge, measure the thrust clearance.

Standard clearance:
1st gear 0.10 - 0.29 mm (0.0039 - 0.0114 in.)
2nd gear 0.20 - 0.44 mm (0.0079 - 0.0173 in.)

Maximum clearance:
1st gear 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)
2nd gear 0.50 mm (0.0197 in.)




2. INSPECT FIRST AND SECOND GEAR OIL CLEARANCE
Using dial indicator, measure the oil clearance between the gear and shaft.

Standard clearance: 0.009 - 0.053 mm (0.0004 - 0.0021 in.)
Maximum clearance: 0.070 mm (0.0028 in.)

If the clearance exceeds the maximum, replace the gear, needle roller bearing or shaft.




3. REMOVE REAR BALL BEARING, FOURTH DRIVEN GEAR AND OUTPUT GEAR SPACER
a. Using SST and a press, remove the rear ball bearing and 4th driven gear.
SST 09950-00020
b. Remove the spacer and ball.




4. REMOVE THIRD DRIVEN GEAR, SECOND GEAR, NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING AND SYNCHRONIZER RING
a. Shift No.1 hub sleeve into the 1st gear.




b. Using SST and a press, remove the 3rd driven gear and 2nd gear.
SST 09950-00020
c. Remove the needle roller bearing and synchronizer ring.




5. REMOVE NO.1 HUB SLEEVE ASSEMBLY, FIRST GEAR, SYNCHRONIZER RING, NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING, THRUST WASHER AND LOCKING BALL
a. Using a press, remove the No.1 hub sleeve assembly, 1st gear and synchronizer ring.
b. Remove the needle roller bearing and locking ball.




c. Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the thrust washer.




6. REMOVE NO.1 HUB SLEEVE, SHIFTING KEYS AND SPRINGS FROM NO.1 CLUTCH HUB
Using a screwdriver, remove the three shifting keys and springs from the No.1 clutch hub.