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Intermediate Shaft: Inspection

  1. INSPECT REVERSE CLUTCH DISC 
    1. Visually check if the sliding surface of the disc, plate and flange are worn or burnt. Replace as necessary.

      HINT:

      • If the lining of the disc peeling off or discolored, or even if a part of the printed mark is defaced, replace all discs.
      • Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 15 minutes.
        Fig 1: Inspecting Reverse Clutch Disc
        G04154398Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT DIRECT CLUTCH DISK 
    1. Visually check if the sliding surface of the disc, plate and flange are worn or burnt. Replace as necessary.

      HINT:

      • If the lining of the disc peeling off or discolored, or even if a part of the printed mark is defaced, replace all discs.
      • Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 15 minutes.
        Fig 2: Inspecting Direct Clutch Disk
        G04154399Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT DIRECT CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUBASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.

      Standard free length: 32.9 mm (1.2953 in.) 

      Fig 3: Inspecting Direct Clutch Return Spring Subassembly
      G04154400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSPECT DIRECT CLUTCH PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Shake the direct clutch pin and check that a check ball is not stuck.
    2. Apply low pressure air to the check ball with compressed air and check that no air leak is identified.
      Fig 4: Inspecting Direct Clutch Piston Sub-Assembly
      G04154401Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Shake the direct clutch pin and check that a check ball is not stuck.
    2. Apply low pressure compressed air to the check ball and check that no air leak is identified.
      Fig 5: Inspecting Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly
      G04154402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002