Manual Transmission

Reverse Shift Fork Clearance

13-20 Shift Lever Clearance Inspection

  1. Measure the clearance between the reverse idler gear (A) and the reverse shift fork (B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 2.

Standard:

1.6 – 2.2 mm (0.063 – 0.087 in.)

Service Limit:

2.8 mm (0.110 in.)


  1. Measure the width of the reverse shift fork.
  • If distance is less than the service limit, replace the reverse shift fork with a new one.
  • If distance is within the service limit, replace the reverse gear with a new one.

Standard:

13.8 – 14.1 mm (0.543 – 0.555 in.)

Service Limit:

15.5 mm (0.610 in.)

  1. Measure the clearance between shift lever (A) and the select lever (B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 2.

Standard:

0.-05 – 0.40 mm (0.002 – 0.016 in.)

Service Limit:

0.6 mm (0.024 in.)


  1. Measure the groove of the shift lever.
  • If distance is not within the standard, replace the shift lever with a new one.
  • If distance is not within the standard, replace the select lever with a new one.

Standard:

15.00 – 15.15 mm (0.591 – 0.596 in.) max.