Synchronizer rings
Inspect each synchronizer ring for key slot wear by measuring the
width of each slot. If the width reading exceeds the limit, replace the
ring.
Fork shaft locating springs, gear shift arm spring and shift
shaft locating spring
Locating springs are used to arrest the three shifter fork shafts. If
“gears slipping out of mesh” has been reported, check these
springs for strength by measuring their free lengths, and replace
them if their free lengths are less than the service limits.
Gear shift arm spring is used to arrest shift lever when it is shifted
into reverse gear.
Also replace it if its free length is less than the below specified ser-
vice limit.
7A-14
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (4-SPEED)
Key slot width
Standard
Service Limit
Low gear
8.0 mm
(0.31 in.)
8.3 mm
(0.32 in.)
Second gear
10.0 mm
(0.39 in.)
10.3 mm
(0.40 in.)
Third and top gear
9.6 mm
(0.38 in.)
9.9 mm
(0.39 in.)
Free length
Standard
Service Limit
Reverse fork shaft locating
spring, gearshift arm spring
and shift shaft locating spring
19.5 mm
(0.767 in.)
17.0 mm
(0.669 in.)
Low and High speed fork shaft
locating spring
17.0 mm
(0.669 in.)
15.5 mm
(0.610 in.)
