Transmission Clearance Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Transmission Clearance Specifications
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Gear Teeth Counts and Ratios

Gear Gear Teeth Count
1st Drive 13
1st Driven 44
2nd Drive 25
2nd Driven 44
3rd Drive 39
3rd Driven 46
4th Drive 47
4th Driven 42
5th Drive 54
5th Driven 38
Reverse Drive 25
Reverse Idler 21
1st & 2nd Gear Synchronizer Sleeve 49
Output Shaft 20
Ring Gear 89
Blocking Ring Clearances

Measure Standard Service Limit
Metric English Metric English
1st and 2nd Gears 1.2-1.4 mm (min.) 0.047-0.055 in (min.) 0.8 mm (min.) 0.032 in (min.)
3rd, 4th, and Reverse Gears 0.9-1.2 mm (min.) 0.035-0.047 in (min.) 0.5 mm (min.) 0.020 in (min.)
5th Gear 0.7-1.1 mm (min.) 0.028-0.043 in (min.) 0.5 mm (min.) 0.020 in (min.)
Axial Play Specifications

Measurement Specification
Metric English
Between 2nd and 3rd Drive Gears 0.05-0.40 mm 0.002-0.016 in
Between 4th Drive Gear and Input Shaft Bearing 0.05-0.40 mm 0.002-0.016 in
Between Reverse Gear and Reverse Gear Washer 0.10-0.20 mm 0.004-0.008 in
Input Shaft Axial Play 0.09-0.15 mm 0.004-0.006 in
Output Shaft Axial Play This is a calculated value. It can change based upon age of case and output shaft bearing. Refer to Transaxle AssembleΒ .
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