Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1996)
i.
Set up the dial indicator with the transaxle upright, install Dial Indicator with Bracketry, TOOL-4201-C, or equivalent, to transaxle case.
Position stem of dial indicator to end of input shaft. Set the dial to zero (Figure 29).
j.
Measure the input shaft end float (Figure 30).
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Lift the input shaft with a lever
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Note the resulting measurement. Record a dial indicator reading (e.g., 0.22 mm) with input shaft in full up position.
k.
Repeat Steps 5h-5j 3 times and calculate the average measurement (e.g., 0.22 + 0.23 + 0.21 divided by 3 = 0.22 mm).
l.
Calculate the correct shim thickness for an axial lash of 0.08 mm using the example as shown.
m.
Find the shim with the thickness calculated in Step 5l in Shim kit F5RZ-7L172-AA (the shim thickness is stamped on the shim). Fit the shim
and bearing cups as described in Step 5d.
