Synchronizer Friction Cone Worn with Material Displaced

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Fig 1: View Of Synchronizer Friction Cone Worn With Material Displaced

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The term describes pronounced groove-shaped wear with material displacement around the friction cone circumference. The material displacement is clearly visible in the area of any oil grooves.