Checking synchronizer inner ring for wear

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

Fig 1: Checking Synchronizer Inner Ring For Wear
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2ND GEAR SYNCHRONIZER WEAR LIMITS

Gear	Gap -a-
Gear	New	Wear limit
2nd gear	0.75-1.25 mm (0.030-0.049 in.)	0.3 mm (0.012 in.)