Checking 3rd/4th Gear Synchronizing Ring for Wear

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Fig 1: Checking 4Th Gear Synchro-Ring For Wear

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-- Press the synchronizer ring onto the taper of the gear and measure the gap dimension -a- using a feeler gauge.

Gap Dimension -a-	Installed Dimension	Wear Limit
3rd gear 4th gear	1.0 to 1.7 mm 1.0 to 1.7 mm	0.5 mm