Thrust Lock Washer - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

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TRANSMISSION
Thrust lock washer
1. Insert the steel ball and the thrust lock washer for 5th gear.
Caution
• Use only 3.0mm (0.118 in) C-washers, otherwise; it
may not be possible to install the rear C-washers.
• The two C-washers must be the same thickness, or
bearing failure will result.
2. Install the C-washers and hold them with the retaining ring.
3. Measure the clearance between the thrust lock washer and
C-washers (5th gear end play).
If the end play is not within specification, adjust the clear-
ance by installing the correct thrust lock washer.
Standard play: 0.1-0.3mm (0.004- 0.012 in)
Thrust lock washer thickness:
6.2mm (0.244 in), 6.4mm (0.252 in),
6.5mm (0.256 in), 6.6mm (0.260 in)
Mainshaft rear bearing
1. Drive on the mainshaft rear bearing with the SST. Install
the C-washers, retaining ring, and washer. Secure them with
a new snap ring.
Caution
• Verify there is no clearance between the mainshaft
rear bearing and the C-washers.
2. Measure the clearance between the C-washers and wash-
er. If end play is not within specification, adjust the clear-
ance by installing the proper C-washers.
Standard play: 0-0.1 mm (0-0.004 in)
C-washer thickness:
2.9mm (0.114 in), 3.0mm (0.118 in),
3.1mm (0.122 in), 3.2mm (0.126 in)
Countershaft rear bearing
Drive the countershaft rear bearing onto the countershaft with
the SST.