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J-44prose procedure

Adjustment shim

After measuring dimensions (A) and (B) shown in the figure, use an adjustment shim(s), as specified below, of the thickness corresponding to the value of (A) minus (B), so that bearing end play will be within specification.
Bearing end play
0—0.1 (0—0.004)mm (in)
Adjustment shim thickness
0.10 (0.004), 0.15 (0.006), 0.30 (0.012)mm (in)

Release fork

  1. 1
    Apply Mori white TA No.2 or equivalent organic molybdenum grease to the shaded areas of the release bearing and release fork.
    Release fork illustrations: top shows the release fork with arrows pointing at the shaded contact areas where grease is applied; bottom shows the release bearing being installed and the release fork mounted in position.
    9MU0JX-110
  2. 2
    Install the release bearing and release fork.

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