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2010 Toyota Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Reassembly
E351 MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: INPUT SHAFT: REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL INPUT SHAFT FRONT BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, install the input shaft front bearing (inner race).
SST : 09608-00071
2. INSTALL NO. 2 TRANSMISSION HUB SLEEVE
(a) Coat the No. 2 transmission hub sleeve with gear oil.
(b) Install the 3 synchromesh key springs with the No. 2 transmission hub sleeve.
NOTICE:
Install the No. 2 transmission clutch hub sleeve and the No. 2 transmission clutch hub in the correct direction.
(c) Using a screwdriver, install the synchromesh shifting key to the input shaft.
3. INSTALL 3RD GEAR NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING
(a) Coat the 3rd gear bearing with gear oil and install it to the input shaft.
4. INSTALL 3RD GEAR
(a) Coat the 3rd gear with gear oil and install it to the input shaft.
5. INSTALL NO. 3 SYNCHRONIZER RING
(a) Coat the No. 3 synchronizer ring with gear oil and install it to the 3rd gear.
6. INSTALL NO. 2 TRANSMISSION CLUTCH HUB
(a) Using SST and a press, install the No. 2 transmission clutch hub to the input shaft.
SST : 09316-60011
09316-00041
NOTICE:
* Align the claw of the No. 2 clutch hub with the notch of the No. 3 synchronizer ring.
* Make sure that the 3rd gear can rotate.
(b) Select a snap ring so that clearance between the No. 2 transmission clutch hub and the No. 2 clutch hub shaft snap ring will be within the specified range. Using a brass bar and a hammer, install the snap ring.
Standard clearance:
0.1 mm (0.00394 in.) or less
Snap Ring Thickness:
7. INSTALL 4TH GEAR BEARING SPACER
(a) Coat the 4th gear bearing spacer with gear oil and install it to the input shaft.
8. INSTALL NO. 4 SYNCHRONIZER RING
(a) Coat the No. 4 synchronizer ring with gear oil and install it to the No. 2 transmission clutch hub.
NOTICE:
Align the claw of the No. 2 clutch hub with the notch of the No. 4 synchronizer ring.
9. INSTALL 4TH GEAR NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING
(a) Coat the 4th gear needle roller bearing with gear oil and install it to the input shaft.
10. INSTALL 4TH GEAR
(a) Coat the 4th gear with gear oil and install it to the input shaft.
11. INSTALL INPUT SHAFT REAR RADIAL BALL BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, install the input shaft rear radial ball bearing to the input shaft.
SST : 09608-06041
NOTICE:
* Install the bearing with its groove facing rearward.
* Make sure that the 3rd gear can rotate.
(b) Select a snap ring so that the clearance between the input shaft radial ball rear bearing and the input shaft rear bearing snap ring will be within the specified range. Using a brass bar and a hammer, install the snap ring.
Standard Clearance:
0.1 mm (0.00394 in.) or less
Snap Ring:
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- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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