Owner's Manual

MT-36
[RS5F51A]
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Revision: March 2005 2005 Altima
1. Using depth micrometer and straightedge, measure dimension
“L
1 ” between transaxle case end face and mounting face of
adjusting shim as shown.
2. Install outer race onto differential side bearing on final gear side. Holding lightly the outer race horizontally
by hand, rotate final gear five times or more (for smooth movement of bearing roller).
3. Using depth micrometer and straightedge, measure dimension
“L
2 ” between differential side bearing outer race and clutch
housing end face as shown.
4. Install selected adjusting shim and then differential side bearing
outer race using Tool as shown.
MAINSHAFT END PLAY
● When adjusting mainshaft end play, select adjusting shim for
mainshaft rear bearing. To select adjusting shim, measure clear-
ance “M” between transaxle case and mainshaft rear bearing.
● Calculate dimension “P” (thickness of adjusting shim) using the
following procedure to satisfy specification of end play for main-
shaft rear bearing.
SCIA1078E
SCIA1079E
Tool number : ST30720000 (J-25405)
WCIA0278E
End play : 0 - 0.06 mm (0 - 0.0024 in)
Dimension “P” = “M” – End play
“P” : Thickness of adjusting shim
“M” : Distance between mainshaft rear bearing
and transaxle case
SCIA0904E