Checking 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear synchronizer rings for wear
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- Press synchronizer ring, outer race and inner race onto cone of gear wheel and measure gap dimension - a
- using a feeler gauge.
| Gap dimension - a
- |
Installation dimension |
Wear limit |
| 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear |
1.2 to 1.8 mm |
0.5 mm |