With S53 Transaxle/2WD

1. INSPECT SYNCHRONIZER RINGS
a. Check for wear or damage.
b. Turn the ring and push it in to check the braking action.




c. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the synchronizer ring back and the gear spline end.

Minimum clearance: 0.6 mm (0.024 in.)

If the clearance is less than the minimum, replace the synchronizer ring




2. INSPECT CLEARANCE OF SHIFT FORKS AND HUB SLEEVES
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the hub sleeve and shift fork.

Maximum clearance: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

If clearance exceeds the maximum, replace the shift fork or hub sleeve.




3. INSPECT OUTPUT SHAFT
a. Using a micrometer, measure the outer diameter of the output shaft journal surface.

Minimum outer diameter:
Part A 31.970 mm (1.2587 in.)
B 37.970 mm (1.4949 in.)
C 31.990 mm (1.2594 in.)

If the outer diameter exceeds the minimum, replace the shaft.




b. Using a dial indicator, check the shaft runout.

Maximum runout: 0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)

If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the shaft.