Transmission Question

[Mike D]

I finally found the problem with the tranny in my G16. The input shaft bearing was bad which caused the shaft to be unevenly worn. Anyway, I replaced the shaft, the 3 bearings inside the tranny, and the input shat bearing. I'm noticing the shaft moves in and out a small mount when you pull or push on it. I haven't put gear oil in yet. Is there supposed to be any play like that in the shaft? The tranny is rotating freely, and I double checked that all of the parts were put back properly. As always, I appreciate any input from the group....

[Dave in VA]

There shouldn't be any noticeable end play in the shaft. You will need to add another shim or combination of shims to take out the play. It took me 3 or 4 tries until I got it right.

[Mike D]

I foolishly didn't check the play before I removed the old shaft. I installed a new spacer that was a small amount thicker than the original. The new shaft came with more spacers. I should add more until there is no more in/out play? I can add more. I had a feeling that there should be no play whatsoever, but does it sound reasonable to add more spacers to the new shaft than what was on the old shaft? I installed a new gasket and double checked the mating surfaces of the tranny and the tranny cover to make sure everything was correct.

[Dave in VA]

Yep, you will need to add another one. Check the thickness of the spacers from the kit-- I believe the are not all the same.

My old shaft had 1 spacer. I reused it and had slop. I wound up using 2 different ones.

[Mike D]

Thanks for the advice. I put one new spacer on so far. It's a little thicker than the original. I'll check the thickness of the others and work from there. I'll try to put the thickest ones that I can on the shaft without having the shaft bind up. Thanks again.