# 4th gear inner race to thrust washer selection clearance (Y16M-D 6MT)

Canonical URL: https://miatatorque.com/spec/y16m-4th-inner-race-thrust-washer-clearance/

Applicability: NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3, 6MT) — 2003 factory component-manual evidence; other years inferred within the 2001–2005 normally aspirated NB2 family. Does not infer MSM.

Confidence: fsm

Clearance
0–0.1 mm {0–0.0039 in}

Always confirm against your factory manual. Match every restriction and follow all stages and procedure notes. Disputed claims must not be automatically resolved. The complete record below preserves every printed unit, source claim and procedure.

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  "id": "y16m-4th-inner-race-thrust-washer-clearance",
  "name": "4th gear inner race to thrust washer selection clearance (Y16M-D 6MT)",
  "aliases": [],
  "applies_to": [
    {
      "gen": "NB",
      "years": [
        2001,
        2005
      ],
      "engines": [
        "BP-Z3"
      ],
      "trans": [
        "6MT"
      ],
      "note": "2003 factory component-manual evidence; other years inferred within the 2001–2005 normally aspirated NB2 family. Does not infer MSM."
    }
  ],
  "kind": "non-torque",
  "value_text": "Clearance\n0–0.1 mm {0–0.0039 in}",
  "procedure": {
    "notes": "Install the removed thrust washer and measure its clearance to the installation groove with a feeler gauge. Select a NEW washer to achieve this assembly range; install in the countershaft gear with its identification mark facing up. Normally aspirated NB2 6MT only; actual 2003 evidence, other 2001–2005 years inferred."
  },
  "confidence": "fsm",
  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "workshop-y16m-d-2003",
      "page": "05–11–16 (PDF p. 29); 05–50–1 (PDF p. 46)",
      "as_printed": "Clearance\n0—0.1 mm {0—0.0039 in}",
      "verified_years": [
        2003,
        2003
      ],
      "document": {
        "id": "workshop-y16m-d-2003",
        "tier": 1,
        "title": "Mazda Y16M-D Manual Transmission Workshop Manual, March 2003",
        "part_number": "9999-95-T15M-D",
        "covers": [
          {
            "gen": "NB",
            "years": [
              2003,
              2003
            ],
            "engines": [
              "BP-Z3"
            ],
            "trans": [
              "6MT"
            ]
          }
        ]
      }
    }
  ],
  "jobs": [],
  "system": "transmission",
  "component": "inventory-pass-2026-10",
  "componentName": "Service measurements and fasteners",
  "sequence_diagrams": [],
  "url": "https://miatatorque.com/spec/y16m-4th-inner-race-thrust-washer-clearance/"
}
```