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Shift Fork Clearance

NOTE: The synchro sleeve and the synchro hub should be replaced as a set.





1. Measure the clearance between each shift fork and its matching synchro sleeve.
- Standard: 0.35 - 0.65 mm (0.014 - 0.026 inch)
- Service Limit: 1.0 mm (0.04 inch)





2. If the clearance is more than the service limit, measure the thickness of the shift fork fingers. Standard:
- 3rd/4th: 7.4 - 7.6 mm (0.291 - 0.299 inch)
- 1st/2nd, 5th: 6.2 - 6.4 mm (0.244 - 0.252 inch)
- If the thickness of the shift fork fingers is not within the standard, replace the shift fork with a new one.
- If the thickness of the shift fork fingers is within the standard, replace the synchro sleeve with a new one.





3. Measure the clearance between the shift piece or shift fork and the shift arm B.
- Standard: 0.2 - 0.5 mm (0.008 - 0.02 inch)
- Service Limit: 0.8 mm (0.03 inch)





4. If the clearance is more than the service limit, measure the groove of the shift piece or shift fork. Standard: 13.2 - 13.4 mm (0.520 - 0.528 inch).

NOTE: If the groove of the shift piece or shift fork is not within the standard, replace the shift piece or shift fork with a new one. If the groove of the shift piece or shift fork is within the standard, replace the shift arm B with a new one.