Corolla Sedan 4-Door L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC MFI (1997)
Output Shaft: Service and Repair
NOTE: For removal and installation procedures refer to "Manual Transmission/Transaxle, Service and Repair."
DISASSEMBLY
1. Inspect 1st and 2nd gears thrust clearance. Using a feeler gauge, measure the thrust clearance.
Standard clearance:
1st gear: 0.10-0.40 mm (0.0039-0.0157 inch).
2nd gear: 0.10-0.45 mm (0.0039-0.0177 inch).
Maximum clearance:
1st gear: 0.45 mm (0.0177 inch).
2nd gear: 0.50 mm (0.0197 inch).
2. Inspect 1st and 2nd gears radial clearance. Using a dial indicator, measure the radial clearance between the gear and shaft.
Standard clearance: 0.015-0.058 mm (0.0006-0.0023 inch).
Maximum clearance: 0.070 mm (0.0028 inch).
If the clearance exceeds the maximum, replace the gear, needle roller bearing and shaft.
3. Remove rear ball bearing, 4th driven gear and output gear spacer from output shaft, as follows:
