Automatic Transmission (RL4R01A): Assembly: Adjustment

When any parts listed in the following table are replaced, total end play or reverse clutch end play must be adjusted.

Fig 1: Total End Play And Reverse Clutch End Play Chart (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Total End Play And Reverse Clutch End Play Chart (2 Of 2)

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1. Adjust total end play.

   Total end play "T ₁  ": 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.0098 - 0.0217 in) 

   Fig 3: Identifying Total End Play

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   1. With original needle bearing installed, place J34291-1 (bridge), J34291-2 (legs) and the J34291-5 (gauging cylinder) onto oil pump. The long ends of legs should be placed firmly on machined surface of oil pump assembly, and gauging cylinder should rest on top of the needle bearing. Lock gauging cylinder in place with set screw.
      Fig 4: Placing Bridge, Legs And Gauging Cylinder Onto Oil Pump

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   2. Install J34291-23 (gauging plunger) into gauging cylinder.
      Fig 5: Installing Gauging Plunger Into Gauging Cylinder

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   3. With original bearing race installed inside reverse clutch drum, place shim selecting gauge with its legs on machined surface of transmission case (no gasket) and allow gauging plunger to rest on bearing race. Lock gauging plunger in place with set screw.
      Fig 6: Placing Shim Selecting Gauge On Machined Surface Of Transmission Case

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   4. Remove Tool and use feeler gauge to measure gap between gauging cylinder and gauging plunger. This measurement should give exact total end play.

      Total end play "T ₁  ": 0.25 - 0.55 mm (0.0098 - 0.0217 in) 

   Fig 7: Measuring Gap Between Gauging Cylinder And Gauging Plunger

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   • If end play is out of specification, decrease or increase thickness of oil pump cover bearing race as necessary.

   Available oil pump cover bearing race: Refer to  "TOTAL END PLAY ".

2. Adjust reverse clutch drum end play.

   Reverse clutch drum end play "T ₂  : 0.55 - 0.90 mm (0.0217 -0.0354 in) 

   Fig 8: Identifying Reverse Clutch Drum End Play

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   1. Place J34291-1 (bridge), J34291-2 (legs) and J34291-5 (gauging cylinder) on machined surface of transmission case (no gasket) and allow gauging cylinder to rest on front thrust surface of reverse clutch drum. Lock cylinder in place with set screw.
      Fig 9: Placing Bridge, Legs And Gauging Cylinder On Machined Surface Of Transmission Case

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   2. Install J34291-23 (gauging plunger) into gauging cylinder.
      Fig 10: Installing Gauging Plunger Into Gauging Cylinder

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   3. With original thrust washer installed on oil pump, place shim setting gauge legs onto machined surface of oil pump assembly and allow gauging plunger to rest on thrust washer. Lock plunger in place with set screw.
      Fig 11: Placing Shim Setting Gauge Legs Onto Machined Surface Of Oil Pump Assembly

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   4. Use feeler gauge to measure gap between gauging plunger and gauging cylinder. This measurement should give you exact reverse clutch drum and play.

      Reverse clutch drum end play "T ₂  : 0.55 - 0.90 mm (0.0217-0.0354 in) 

      Fig 12: Measuring Gap Between Gauging Plunger And Gauging Cylinder

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      • If end play is out of specification, decrease or increase thickness of oil pump thrust washer as necessary.

      Available oil pump thrust washer: Refer to  "REVERSE CLUTCH DRUM END PLAY ".