Shift Fork Clearance Inspection

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NOTE: If required, always replace the synchro sleeve and the synchro hub as a set.

Measure the clearance between each shift fork (A) and its matching synchro sleeve (B). If the clearance exceeds the service limit, go to step 2.
Standard: 0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in.)

Service Limit: 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)

Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between Each Shift Fork & Matching Synchro Sleeve
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Measure the thickness of the shift fork (A) fingers.
- If the thickness is not within the standard, replace the shift fork.
- If the thickness is within the standard, replace the synchro sleeve and the synchro hub as a set.
- If one arm of the shift fork shows more wear than the other, the fork may be bent and needs to be replaced.
  Standard:
  
  1st/2nd, 3rd/4th shift forks: 7.4-7.6 mm (0.29-0.30 in.)
  
  5th shift fork: 6.7-6.9 mm (0.26-0.27 in.)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Shift Fork Dimension
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Measure the clearance between the shift forks (A) and the shift arm (B). If the clearance exceeds the service limit, go to step 4.
Standard: 0.2-0.5 mm (0.008-0.020 in.)

Service Limit: 0.62 mm (0.024 in.)

Fig 3: Measuring Clearance Between Shift Forks & Shift Arm
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Measure the width of the shift arm (A).
- If the width is not within the standard, replace the shift arm.
- If the width is within the standard, replace the shift fork or the reverse shift piece.
  Standard: 12.9-13.0 mm (0.508-0.512 in.)
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Shift Arm Width
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