M/T Housing Mainshaft Thrust Clearance Adjustment

  1. Attach the special tools to the mainshaft as follows:
    • Back-out the mainshaft holder bolt (A) and loosen the two hex bolts (B).
    • Fit the holder over the mainshaft so its lip is toward the transmission.
    • Align the mainshaft holder lip around the groove at the inside of the mainshaft splines, then tighten the hex bolts.
  1. Seat the mainshaft fully by tapping its end with a plastic hammer.
  1. Thread the mainshaft holder bolt in until it just contacts the wide surface of the mainshaft base.