8. MEASURE FIRST AND SECOND GEAR THRUST CLEARANCE Using a feeler gauge, measure the 1st and 2nd gear thrust clearance. Standard clearance: 0.10 — 0.25 mm (0.0039 — 0.0098 in.) 9 INSTALL OUTPUT SHAFT TO INTERMEDIATE PLATE (a) Before installing the output shaft, use SST to remove the counter gear center bearing outer race. SST 09608-35014 (09608-06020, 09608-06090) NOTE: Install the outer race after installing the counter gear. (b) Install the output shaft into the intermediate plate by pulling on the output shaft and tapping on the intermediate plate. 10. INSTALL INPUT SHAFT AND COUNTER GEAR (a) Install the input shaft and counter gear together. (b) Using SST, install the counter gear center bearing outer race. SST 09316-60010 (09316-00010, 09316-00070) NOTE: Be careful not to damage the bearing rollers.