Shift Fork Clearance Inspection

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Measure the clearance between each shift fork (A) and its matching synchro sleeve (B). If the clearance exceeds the service limit, go to step 2.
Standard: 0.35- 0.65 mm (0.014- 0.025 in)

Service Limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 in)

1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th

Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between Each Shift Fork And Its Matching Synchro Sleeve - 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th
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Reverse

Fig 2: Measuring Clearance Between Each Shift Fork And Its Matching Synchro Sleeve - Reverse
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Measure the thickness of the shift fork fingers.
- If the thickness is not within the standard, replace the shift fork.
- If the thickness is within the standard, replace the synchro sleeve and the synchro hub as a set.
- If one arm of the shift fork shows more wear than others, the fork may be bent and needs to be replaced.
Standard:

1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th:

7.4-7.6 mm (0.291- 0.299 in)

Reverse: 6.2- 6.4 mm (0.244- 0.252 in)

Fig 3: Measuring Thickness Of Shift Fork Fingers
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Measure the clearance between each shift fork (A) and the shift piece (B). If the clearance exceeds the service limit, go to step 4.
Standard: 0.2- 0.6 mm (0.008- 0.023 in)

Service Limit: 0.7 mm (0.027 in)

Fig 4: Measuring Clearance Between Each Shift Fork And Shift Piece
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Measure the width of the shift piece.
- If the width is not within the standard, replace the shift piece.
- If the width is within the standard, replace the shift fork.
Standard: 12.8- 13.0 mm (0.504- 0.512 in)

Fig 5: Measuring Width Of Shift Piece
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