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Input Shaft Play

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In radial direction: 

Service limit 

0.18 mm (0.0071 in) or less 

On condition 

P: 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lb) 

Fig 1: Identifying Input Shaft Play In Radial Direction
G03833155Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

In axial direction: 

Service limit 

0.27 mm (0.0106 in) or less 

On condition 

P: 20 - 49 N (2 - 5 kgf, 4 - 11 lb) 

Fig 2: Identifying Input Shaft Play In Axial Direction
G03833156Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.