RAV4 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2004)
10. DISASSEMBLY NO. 1 HUB SLEEVE ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the No. 1 hub sleeve from the No. 1 clutch hub.
b. Remove the 3 shifting keys and springs from the No. 1 clutch hub.
11. REMOVE OUTPUT SHAFT FRONT BEARING
Using SST, remove the output shaft front bearing.
SST 09950-00020, 09950-00030
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT GEAR SYNCHRONIZER RINGS
a. Check for wear or damage.
b. Check the braking effect of the synchronizer ring.
Turn the synchronizer ring in one direction while pushing it to the gear cone. Check that the ring locks.
If it does not lock, replace the synchronizer ring.
c. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the synchronizer ring back and gear spline end.
Minimum clearance:........................0.7 mm (0.028 inch)
If the clearance is less than the minimum, replace the synchronizer ring.