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Checking 1st Gear and 2nd Gear synchronizing Ring for Wear

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Fig 1: Checking 1St, 2Nd And 3Rd Gear Synchro-Rings For Wear
GWWV35-1137Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Install the synchronizer ring, outer race and inner race onto taper of selector gear and then measure the gap dimension -a- with a feeler gauge.

Gap Dimension -a- Installed Dimension Wear Limit
1st and 2nd gear 1.2 to 1.8 mm 0.5 mm