LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chrysler >> 2006 >> PT Cruiser Base, 2D Convertible, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 2 (G288 Manual Transmission - Overhaul) >> Output Shaft >> Synchronizer >> Description

Output Shaft: Synchronizer: Description

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Fig 1: 1/2 Synchronizer Assembly
GC0022215Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - 2ND GEAR
2 - SLEEVE
3 - STRUT ASSEMBLY
4 - FRICTION RING
5 - 1ST GEAR
6 - HUB
7 - BLOCKER RING (2)
8 - FRICTION CONE

The G288 transaxle is fully synchronized, using synchronizers in all gear positions. The 1/2 synchronizer is a dual-cone synchronizer, and is located on the intermediate shaft assembly. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: 3/4 and 5th Gear Synchronizers
GC0022216Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - SLEEVE
2 - STRUT ASSEMBLY
3 - BLOCKER RING
4 - HUB
5 - 3RD GEAR
6 - 4TH GEAR
7 - 5TH GEAR

The 3/4 and 5th gear synchronizers are located on the input shaft assembly and are of conventional design, using only one friction element for each gear position. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Reverse Synchronizer
GC0022217Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - SLEEVE
2 - STRUT ASSEMBLY
3 - BLOCKER RING
4 - REVERSE GEAR SHAFT

The reverse synchronizer is located on the reverse shaft. See Fig 3.