5th gear synchro -ring, checking for wear

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Before installing 5th gear, press synchro-ring onto cone of gear and measure gap -a- with feeler gauge.
Position 5th gear together with needle roller bearing.
Place 5th gear synchro-ring on gear.

Fig 1: Measuring Gap -A- With Feeler Gauge

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5TH GEAR SYNCHRO -RING WEAR LIMIT CHART

Gap -a-	New	Wear limit
5th gear	1.1-1.7 mm (0.043-0.067 in.)	0.5 mm (0.020 in.)