With S53 Transaxle/2WD
1. INSPECT SYNCHRONIZER RING OF FIFTH GEAR
a. Check for wear or damage.
b. Turn the ring and push it in to check the bearing 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 NO.3 SHIFT FORK AND NO.3 HUB SLEEVE CLEARANCE
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the hub sleeve and shift fork.
Maximum clearance: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
If the clearance exceeds the minimum, replace the shift fork or hub sleeve.
3. IF NECESSARY. REPLACE INPUT SHAFT FRONT BEARING
a. Remove the bolt and transaxle case receiver.
b. Using SST, remove the bearing.
SST 09308-00010
c. Using SST and a press, install a new bearing.
SST 09310-35010
d. Install the transaxle case receiver and torque the bolt.
Torque: 7.4 N-m (75 kgf-cm, 65 in-lbf)
4. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE OUTPUT SHAFT FRONT BEARING
a. Remove the bolt and bearing lock plate.
b. Using SST, remove the bearing.
SST 09308-00010
c. Using SST and a press, install a new bearing.
SST 09310-35010
d. Install the bearing lock plate and torque the bolt.
Torque: 18 N-m (185 kgf-cm, 13 ft-lbf)
5. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE INPUT SHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL
a. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
b. Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 09608-20012 (09608-00080, 09608 - 03020)
Drive in depth: 0 - 0.5 mm (0 - 0.020 in.)
c. Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
6. IF NECESSARY REPLACE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN
GEAR OIL SEAL
a. Using SST, remove the oil seal.
SST 09921-00010
b. Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
c. Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 09201-60011
Drive in depth: 19 mm (0.75 in.)
7. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE REVERSE RESTRICT PIN
a. Using SST, remove the straight screw plug. SST 09313-30021
b. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive out the slotted spring pin.
c. Replace the reverse restrict pin.
d. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive in the slotted spring pin.
e. Apply sealant to the plug threads.
Sealant: Part No.08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
f. Using SST, install the straight screw plug.
SST 09313-30021
Torque: 13 N-m (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf)