Shift System Components
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- Clean the following shift system components in cleaning solvent and air dry:
- The high/low shift fork (1)
- The range sleeve (2)
- The two/four wheel drive mode shift fork (3)
- The shift fork shaft (4)
- The control actuator lever shaft (5)
- The synchronizer assembly (6)
- Inspect the shift fork shaft for straightness (4).
- Replace the shift fork shaft if it is not straight.
- Inspect the pads (1) on the high/low shift fork for wear.
- Inspect the pin (2) on the shift fork for wear.
- Replace the shift fork if the pin is worn or the pads are worn.
- Inspect the two/four wheel drive mode shift fork roller (1) for the following conditions:
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- Wear
- Rotates easily
- Inspect the shift fork for worn wear pads (3).
- Inspect the shift fork bearing (2) for being faulty.
- Replace the shift fork if the above conditions are found.
- Inspect the range sleeve for chipped or excessive worn teeth (1).
- Inspect the shift fork collar (2) on the range sleeve for wear.
- Inspect the inner splines (3) of the range sleeve for excessive looseness on the rear output shaft.
- Replace the range sleeve if the above conditions are found.
- Inspect the high/low shift fork roller slot (2) on the control actuator lever shaft for wear or roughness.
- Inspect the bearing (1) and the seal surface on the control actuator lever shaft for the following conditions:
- Pitted
- Wear
- Corrosion
- Inspect the two/four wheel drive mode shift fork cam lobes (3) on the control actuator lever shaft for wear or roughness.
- Inspect the detent plunger cam lobes (4) for wear or roughness.
- Replace the control actuator lever shaft if any of the above conditions are found.
- Inspect the inner synchronizer ring (1) for wear and roughness.
- Inspect the middle synchronizer ring (2) friction material for wear or damage.
- Inspect the outer synchronizer ring (3) for wear.
- Inspect the synchronizer sleeve (4) for the following conditions:
- Wear on the engagement teeth
- Wear in the insert notches
- Inspect the synchronizer hub (6) for the following conditions:
- Loose fit on the rear output shaft
- Broken or damaged insert springs (5 and 8)
- Worn inserts (7)
- Replace the synchronizer assembly if any of the above parts are faulty.