Mazda 1990 323 Workshop Manual Supplement page 100

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TRANSAXLE AND TRANSFER UNIT
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Preinspection
5th gear thrust clearance
1. Mount the transaxle and transfer carrier on the SST.
2. Remove the rear cover.
3. Measure the 5th gear thrust clearance with a dial indicator.
Clearance: O.l-0.22mm (0.0039-0.0087 in)
Maximum : 0.27mm (0.0108 in)
4. If the clearance exceeds the maximum, check the contact
surfaces of 5th gear and the clutch hub. Replace worn or
damaged parts.
Disassembly note
Clutch release bearing, clutch release fork
1, Slide the clutch release fork to the boot.
2. Remove the clutch release bearing.
3. Remove the clutch release fork.
Center differential lock motor
1. Remove the set bolt.
2. Remove the plug and turn the differential lock shift rod 1 80°
clockwise with screwdriver.
3. Remove the differential lock assembly.
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