5TH Gear Synchronizer Ring With Cast Locking Pieces

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Fig 1: Identifying 5th Gear Synchronizer Ring With Cast Locking Pieces

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-- Cover all openings with a cloth to prevent foreign objects from getting into the transmission.

-- Warm the 5th gear wheel synchronizer hub to approximately 100 °C (212 °F) with the VAS 6414.

WARNING:

Wear safety gloves.

-- Install the 5th gear synchronizer hub

Fig 2: Identifying Driving On 5th Gear Synchro-Hub

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NOTE:

Make sure there is enough clearance when installing the synchronizer ring.

-- Loosen the support for the input shaft.

Fig 3: Identifying 30-211A, VW 353, 32-111 & T10323

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-- Remove locking compound residue from the threaded holes for the synchronizer hub and 5th gear drive gear bolts using a thread tap.

Otherwise, there is the danger that the screws could shear off.

-- Install the synchronizer hub bolts and 5th gear.