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 (0.0138-0.0256 in)

Service Limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 in)

Fig 1: Identifying Clearance Between Each Shift Fork (A) And Its Matching Synchro Sleeve (B)
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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: 7.4-7.6 mm (0.291-0.299 in)

Fig 2: Identifying Thickness Of Shift Fork Fingers
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Measure the clearance between each shift fork (A) and the shift arm (B). If the clearance exceeds the service limit, go to step 4.
Standard: 0.2-0.5 mm (0.008-0.020 in)

Service Limit: 0.62 mm (0.0244 in)

Fig 3: Identifying Clearance Between Each Shift Fork (A) Shift Arm (B)
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Measure the width of the shift arm.
- If the width is not within the standard, replace the shift arm.
- If the width is within the standard, replace the shift fork or the reverse shift piece.
Standard: 16.9-17.0 mm (0.665-0.669 in)

Fig 4: Identifying Width Of Shift Arm

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