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Input Shaft Play

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In radial direction: 

Limit 

0.26 mm (0.0102 in) or less 

Condition 

P: 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lb) 

Fig 1: Checking Input Shaft Play - In Radial Direction
G05032976Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

In axial direction: 

Service limit 

Without play 

Condition 

P: 20 - 49 N (2 - 5 kgf, 4 - 11 lb) 

Fig 2: Checking Input Shaft Play - In Axial Direction
G05032977Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.