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Planetary Carrier Clearance Inspection

  1. Measure the clearance between the 25 x 31 mm thrust shim (A) and the snap ring (B) using a feeler gauge (C), in at least three places. Use the average as the actual clearance.

    Standard: 0.050-0.115 mm (0.002-0.004 in) 

    Fig 1: Checking Planetary Carrier Clearance
    G08093378Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. If the clearance is out of the standard, remove the 25 x 31 mm thrust shim (A) and measure its thickness.
    Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Shim Thickness With Specifications
    G08093379Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Select a new 25 x 31 mm thrust shim from the following table and install it, then recheck that the clearance is within the standard.
    THRUST SHIM, 25 x 31 MM

    No. Thickness
    A 1.05 mm (0.0413 in)
    B 1.12 mm (0.0441 in)
    C 1.19 mm (0.0469 in)
    D 1.26 mm (0.0496 in)
    E 1.33 mm (0.0524 in)
    F 1.40 mm (0.0551 in)
    G 1.47 mm (0.0579 in)
    H 1.54 mm (0.0606 in)
    I 1.61 mm (0.0634 in)
    J 1.68 mm (0.0661 in)
    K 1.75 mm (0.0689 in)
    L 1.82 mm (0.0717 in)
    M 1.085 mm (0.04272 in)
    N 1.155 mm (0.04547 in)
    O 1.225 mm (0.04823 in)
    P 1.295 mm (0.05098 in)
    Q 1.365 mm (0.05374 in)
    R 1.435 mm (0.05650 in)
    S 1.505 mm (0.05925 in)
    T 1.575 mm (0.06201 in)
    U 1.645 mm (0.06476 in)
    V 1.715 mm (0.06752 in)
    W 1.785 mm (0.07028 in)
  4. After installing the all parts to the input shaft, check that the snap ring is seated in the snap ring groove on the input shaft, and that the ring outside diameter is 30.7 mm (1.21 in) or less (see step  5).
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