Checking The Outer Contact Surface For Wear

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Check the synchronizer ring -arrow- on the inner running surface for grooves and radial wear, and replace if necessary.

-- Install the inner race, the outer race and the synchronizer ring on the cone on the inner race.

-- Press on the synchronizer ring with the outer race and turn it evenly so that the synchronizer ring settles in.

-- Measure the gap -a- with a feeler gauge at 3 locations at 120°.

-- Note the average value.

Wear Limit Dimension -a-	-
1st gear, 2nd gear, and 3rd gear	0.8 mm