Mitsubishi 6M60-TL - Inspection: Backlash between Gears; Inspection: Idler Gear End Play

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Inspection before removal
Inspection: Backlash between gears
• For each pair of gears, measure the backlash at more than three
teeth.
• If any of the measurements exceeds the specified limit, replace
the defective part(s).
Inspection: Idler gear end play
• If the measurement exceeds the specified limit, replace the de-
fective part(s).
Removal procedure
Removal: No. 1 idler shaft and No. 1 idler gear
• With the bolt loosened by approximately 15 mm, pull out the No.
1 idler shaft from the crankcase using .
• Remove the bolt. Remove the No. 1 idler shaft and No. 1 idler
gear.
Removal: No. 2 idler shaft
Inspection procedure
Inspection: Clearance between No. 1 idler shaft and No. 1
idler gear bushing
[Inspection]
• If the measurement exceeds the limit, replace the bushing.
TIMING GEARS