T350 Manual Transaxle: Synchronizer: Assembly

Fig 1: Synchronizer Assembly

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1 - SLEEVE

2 - BALL

3 - KEY

4 - SPRING

5 - HUB

1. Position synchronizer hub (5) onto a suitable holding fixture (input shaft). The synchronizer hubs (5) are directional. The hubs must be installed with the U  facing upward. See Fig 1.
2. Install springs (4) into hub slot.
   Fig 2: Synchronizer Balls

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   1 - INPUT SHAFT

   2 - HUB

   3 - KEY

   4 - BALL

3. Insert key (3) into hub (2) and spring. See Fig 2.
4. Apply petroleum jelly to the hole in the key. Insert balls (4) into each key.
   Fig 3: Synchronizer Sleeve

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   1 - SLEEVE

   2 - INPUT SHAFT

   3 - KEY

5. Slide sleeve (1) over the hub and depress balls as you carefully slip the sleeve into position. See Fig 3.
   Fig 4: Keys in Hub

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   1 - SNAP RING

   2 - CLUTCH

   3 - KEY

   4 - BALL

   5 - SPRING

6. Line up stop ring tang over the keys in the hub, install stop rings, center the keys (3) and balls (4) by pushing on both stop rings. See Fig 4.