69J3D11 6-6212345678913. Turn the shift rod to the reverse positionc with the shift rod push arm.14. Slowly turn the drive shaft clockwise andcounterclockwise and measure the back-lash when the drive shaft stops in eachdirection.NOTE:When measuring the reverse gear backlash,turn the shift rod push arm towards thereverse position c with force.15. Add or remove shim(s) if out of specifica-tion.M: Measurement16. Remove the special service tools, andthen install the water pump assembly.Reverse gear backlash:0.70–1.03 mm (0.028–0.041 in)Reverse gearbacklash Shim thicknessLess than0.70 mm (0.028 in)To be decreased by(0.87 – M) × 0.71More than1.03 mm (0.041 in)To be increased by(M – 0.87) × 0.71Available shim thicknesses:0.10, 0.12, 0.15, 0.18, 0.30, 0.40, and0.50 mmBacklash (counter rotation model)
