Checking 2nd gear synchro-ring for wear

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Press synchro-ring, outer ring and inner ring onto cone of 2nd gear.
Measure gap -a- with feeler gauge.

Fig 1: Checking 2nd Gear Synchro -Ring For Wear

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2ND GEAR SYNCHRO-RING WEAR LIMITS

Gear	Gap -a-
Gear	New	Wear limit
2nd gear	1.2-1.8 mm (0.047-0.071 in.)	0.5 mm (0.020 in.)