MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Reverse Idler Gear
ADJUSTMENT
1. Select the appropriate reverse shifter lever from the table below, and adjust until the clearance between the reverse idler gear and transmission case wall is within specification.
Clearance A:
6.0 — 7.5 mm (0.236 — 0.295 in)

Reverse shifter lever | ||
Part No. | Mark | Contents |
32820AA070 | 7 | Far from case wall |
32820AA080 | 8 | Standard |
32820AA090 | 9 | Closer to case wall |
2. Select the appropriate adjusting washer from the table below, and adjust until the clearance between the reverse idler gear and transmission case wall is within specification.
Clearance:
0 — 0.5 mm (0 — 0.020 in)

Adjusting washer | |
Part No. | Thickness mm (in) |
803020151 | 0.4 (0.016) |
803020152 | 1.1 (0.043) |
803020153 | 1.5 (0.059) |
803020154 | 1.9 (0.075) |
803020155 | 2.3 (0.091) |
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