Celica 2WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1988)
15. INSTALL INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING
Using SST, press in the bearing until it slightly touches the front bearing of the counter drive gear.
SST 09350 - 32013 (09351 - 32120)
NOTE: The counter drive gear can be turned lightly.
16. PLACE LOCKING WASHER AND ADJUSTING NUT ONTO INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
17. ADJUST PRELOAD OF COUNTER DRIVE GEAR
a. Place SST onto the adjusting nut and hold the shaft in a vise with soft jaws.
SST 09350 - 32013 (09351 - 32080)
b. Tighten the adjusting nut to the point where the following gear starting load occurs with SST.
Preload (at starting): 920 - 1,530 g (2.0 - 3.4 lb, 9 - 15 N)
NOTE: Turn the counter drive gear right and left several times before measuring the preload.