Inspection After Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Mainshaft and Gears

Check items below. If necessary, replace them with new ones.

Damage, peeling, dent, uneven wear, bending, and other nonstandard conditions of the shaft.
Excessive wear, damage, peeling, and other non-standard conditions of the gears.

Fig 1: View Of Inspection Areas Of Mainshaft & Gears
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Synchronizer

Check items below. If necessary, replace them with new ones.

Damage and excessive wear of contact surfaces of coupling sleeve, synchronizer hub, insert key.
Coupling sleeve and synchronizer hub must move smoothly.

Fig 2: Checking Synchronizer
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If any crack, damage, or excessive wear is found on cam face of baulk ring or working face of insert, replace it.

Fig 3: Checking Bulk Ring For Damage
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Bearing

Check bearing for damage and unsmooth rotation. Replace if necessary.

CAUTION:

Replace mainshaft front bearing outer race and mainshaft front bearing inner race as a set.
Replace mainshaft rear bearing inner race and mainshaft rear bearing outer race as a set.

Fig 4: Checking Bearing For Damage And Unsmooth Rotation
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