Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual page 303

I
REVERSE IDLER GEAR
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
Part No. Mark
32820AA070 7
32820AA080 8
32820AA090 9
C: INSPECTION
1) Move the reverse shifter rod toward the reverse
side. Inspect the clearance between reverse idler
gear and transmission case wall.
If out of specification, select the appropriate re-
verse shifter lever and adjust.
Clearance A:
6.0
-
7.5 mm (0.236
-
0.295 in)
Remarks
Further from case wall
Standard
Closer to case wall
2) After installing a suitable reverse shifter lever,
"shift into neutral. Inspect the clearance between re-
verse idler gear and transmission case wall.
If out of specification, select the appropriate washer
and adjust.
Clearance:
0
-
0.5 mm (0
-
0.020 in)
Part No.
8030201 51
8030201 52
8030201 53
8030201 54
3) Check the reverse idler gear and shaft for dam-
age. Replace if damaged.
Thickness mm (in)
0.4 (0.016)
1.1 (0.043)
1.5 (0.059)
1.9 (0.075)
D: ADJUSTMENT
1) Select the appropriate reverse shifter lever from
the table below, and adjust until the gap between
the reverse idler gear and transmission case wall is
within specification.
Clearance A:
6.0
-
7.5 mm (0.236
-
0.295 in)
8030201 55 2.3 (0.091)
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