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Input Shaft: Inspection

  1. Inspect bush of sun gear (MG1 side)  :
    1. Using a dial indicator, measure the inside diameter of the bush.

      Standard diameter: 

      25.525 - 25.546 mm (1.00492 - 1.00575 in.)  .

      Maximum diameter: 25.596 mm (1.00771 in.)  .

    2. Visually check and make sure that burnt spots and scratches are not identified.

    If the inside diameter exceeds the limit, replace the sun gear assembly.

    Fig 1: Measuring Sun Gear Bore (MG1 side)
    G01066114Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Inspect bush of sun gear (MG2 side)  .
    1. Using a dial indicator, measure the inside diameter of the bush.
      Fig 2: Measuring Sun Gear Bore (MG2 side)
      G01066115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard diameter: 

      25.525 - 25.546 mm (1.00492 - 1.00575 in.)  .

      Maximum diameter: 25.596 mm (1.00771 in.)  .

    2. Visually check and make sure that burnt spots and scratches are not identified.

    If the inside diameter exceeds the limit, replace the sun gear assembly.

  3. Check needle roller bearing  :
    Fig 3: Identifying Needle Bearing
    G01066116Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Check that burnt spots, deformation or play due to the wear is not identified.

    If they are identified, replace the needle roller bearing.